Chapter 16 - Grant Confesses The Truth About His Lake House Visit
Grant collapsed onto an old wooden rocking chair, burying his face in his trembling hands as the tears finally broke through. “I went there... yes, I drove out to the lake house around ten o’clock because she called me crying,” Grant confessed hoarsely.
“She told me everything was ruined, that someone had stolen our financial records, and she was going to expose the thief,” Grant whispered. “When I walked inside, the house was empty, and I thought she had already left for the city.”
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Rachel listened intently, her arms crossed tightly over her chest as she weighed every word against the cold facts. “If you were there, Grant, why didn't you tell the police from day one? Why hide it?” she demanded.
Because the bride had convinced him that admitting he was there would make him the primary murder suspect.
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