Chapter 2023

A twinge of pain shot through Jim's heart as he thought of this. If… If Charlotte had indeed tried to kill Harvey and Shelly… He could not imagine what would have happened if Nigel had not gotten on the plane with them. If Nigel had not been there, would he still be driving to his and Charlotte's new house at this moment, free of sorrow and grief? Just as Jim was immersed in his thoughts, his phone rang. It was Charlotte. "Where are you, Jim?" she greeted in a sugary voice. "I've been awake for more than ten minutes now, so I'm not that scared anymore. "If you haven't left the house yet, you don't have to come anymore, but if you're on your way, let me know so I can make you breakfast, okay?" Charlotte's voice was as sweet and gentle as usual. Jim narrowed his eyes. He could not resist Charlotte's voice at all. It was as though there was something in his head telling him that he had to love and trust her, but… He could not possibly ignore the truth with such concrete evidenc