Chapter 36 She Deserves Prison Time

Damian had no idea how he managed to walk out of the police station. The night wind carried a biting chill as it brushed against his body, but it could not cool the intense burning he felt in his chest. His steps were unsteady, and his mind was a complete mess. Lila's face, which always held a trace of stubbornness, flashed before his eyes. How could she possibly be associated with the coldness of death? That had to be yet another one of her tricks. She must have staged this whole thing with the police just to get back at him. Yes, that had to be it. The shrill ringing of his phone jolted him from his daze. He swiped to answer, and Serena's tearful yet delighted voice came from the other end. "Damian! Erin is awake! She's awake! She's asking to see you, so come back quickly!" Damian was quickly snapped out of his scattered thoughts. Even if Lila really was dead, it was nothing more than what she deserved. Why did she choose to be so cruel and hurt Erin that way? She brough