Chapter 37
As we settled back into the car, I continued scrolling through the cell phone, hoping to uncover more clues. My eyes narrowed as I came across a single text message that stood out among the others. It simply read, “She knows, please help me.”
I shared the message with Elera and Jax, and we fell into a thoughtful silence. The words held a sense of urgency and fear, giving us a glimpse into Theodore’s state of mind before his untimely demise.
Elera voiced her suspicion about Emily, considering her involvement in Theodore’s secretive love triangle. “Maybe Emily found out about Theodore’s plan to leave her and resorted to desperate measures. The text message could be referring to her discovering the truth.”
I nodded, considering Elera’s theory. “It’s possible. Emily had a lot to lose if Theodore ended things with her. But we shouldn’t overlook the other people involved in Theodore’s life, particularly his wife.”
Jax chimed in, his voice laced with humor. “Ah, the
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