Chapter 45

[Justin’s POV]

*Flashback*

"What is it this time around? Is it about Amber?" I asked, my hope weakened into a tiny flicker of light.

"You guessed correctly. Now, I'm not saying you're the cause of her accident nor did you have a part to play. I actually even believe that you found her by chance in the trunk of your van but still, a very good lawyer could be hired and you'd end up behind bars. It's more convenient for you to escape all this drama," He said.

"I know that, but how? What will it cost?" I asked, seriously now wanting to actually leave the godforsaken place.

"I like your eagerness to go straight to the point. I do understand you have feelings for Amber, don't you?" He asked.

I nodded, not wanting to say anything that may offend her father.

"And also, these feelings aren't one-sided, right?" He inquired.

I nodded.

The detective smiled. "Do you know Amber has refused to return home ever since she discovered that you're s