Chapter 951

The car was silent as every minute and second seemed to stretch on forever. Noelle slowly pulled her hand away. "I'm sorry, but I can't agree to this." "Why not? Whatever you want to do, I can help make it happen, even if it involves the Merlocks!" Emma seemed surprised. Noelle looked at her and asked, "Mrs. Merlock has been your good friend for years; can you bear to hurt her?" A flicker of struggle crossed Emma's eyes. "I'll do it as long as you agree." "I don't need you to do anything. We have the evidence and witnesses, so Mrs. Merlock will receive her punishment." Noelle looked at Emma and continued, "As for you, just focus on recovering. It won't be for too long, even if you're sentenced." Just as Emma had said earlier, she'd been kept in the dark all along. She wouldn't be punished too severely if Liam represented her. "I'm so sorry, Noelle. I had my selfish reasons, too, but now, I can openly apologize to you," Emma murmured as tears welled in her eyes. Noelle gave her