Chapter 173. A Talk Between Siblings

As Ben led me away from our parents, I could not help but feel a sense of apprehension mingled with curiosity. What did he want to talk to me about? Was he still involved with Fallon, or had he managed to break free from her influence?

As we entered a quieter part of the house, Ben turned to me, his expression serious. “Linda, I need you to know that you have nothing to worry about. The moment Fallon let you go after you had helped her put the Kingstons behind bars, she had me sign a contract that I was free.” 

I scoffed, but it was more like one of relief. “Really?” I smiled. 

He nodded. “Yes, it is.” He laughed lightly. “I am no longer her puppet to be controlled. But I don’t think I would ever get over the fact that I am responsible for some dark things.” His smile faltered. 

His words reminded me that I too had some skeletons in my closet, skeletons that would have never been there if I had never met Fallon. But well, there was n