Chapter 154. The Truth

Reese

A heavy silence enveloped Flora and me, and it took her some time to respond to my question.

“I really have no idea what you mean…” she replied, her voice barely audible. “Please, I don’t want anyone to disturb me. Your husband sent me to jail! I hate him! I hate both of you!”

I began to feel a surge of impatience. She was evading my question. “Who is the sister you mentioned when you tried to shoot me? Who else was imprisoned besides you?” I retorted, and once more, Flora hesitated to answer me.

The seconds of silence stretched on, and it felt like ages to me.

“N-nothing…” the moment she stammered, I knew something wasn’t right. “Please, I want to rest now. Don’t ever call me again, you ungrateful bitch!”

“Don’t even think of hanging up on me!” I snapped, tears welling up in my eyes. I sensed that my emotions were on the verge of overflowing. “Did you know Lorenzo Carter?” I yelled. “Did you know him before he reached out to me and p