Chapter 40. The Uproar

Silence hung again. Melanie's eyes trembled, as if she was listening to something.

"I told you I didn't mean to hurt anyone. How could I have the guts to kill someone? I wouldn't even dare to cut a chicken. It was just an accident. I admit I'm a little depressed, but I'm not crazy."

After a short pause, Melanie let out a heavy sigh. "Don't listen to her. Don't believe her innocent face and sweet mouth. She's a vixen. She's the reason I'm stuck here. So please ...."

Melanie suddenly dropped to her knees. She crawled over and shook something, maybe the recorder's leg.

"Get me out of here. I'm in so much pain. I'm afraid I'm really going crazy."

When the recording stopped, a news reporter appeared.

"This morning, we were shocked by a video of Melanie Harris. She was locked up in a room at a rehabilitation center."

"Melanie Harris is the mother of Frank Harper, CEO of the Savior Group who is said to be one of the greatest business people in the