Chapter 267

Ricky looked up at her and asked, "You're early. You knew, didn't you?" "Yeah," Irene admitted. Ricky's eyes were unfocused as he stared into the distance. "The cops were asking if I saw her, and if I knew anything." Irene quietly listened, but she knew that someone got Samantha out of prison—she never could have escaped by herself. Not sure how to assure him, she said, "You need to take care of your health." Ricky suddenly turned towards her. "She just died last night… How did you know?" "I—" Irene was about to say that Isaac told him, but quickly changed, "I overheard the cops telling you." "Ah," Ricky murmured, but he knew that she was lying. Was she hiding something? Why? Because she knew that Isaac killed her mother? Beneath his blanket, Ricky’s hands balled into fists. "My condolences," Irene said quietly. Ricky forced a smile. "I know. She's never coming back… By the way, was Isaac with you before midnight last night?" Irene shook her head. "No, he's busy with wo