Chapter 263

Austin strode in with a terrifying look on his face. He had been at a meeting yesterday and was already exhausted. Once he got the call about Claire, he rushed to Ashford and bailed her out. That was when he finally learned the full extent of the situation. When he heard why Claire and Tina had been arrested and held at the police station, he wondered if he had heard wrong. He was told they were involved in a murder case. The corpse had been found buried in the orchard, and Claire was involved. It happened five years ago, back when he was studying abroad. He had no idea what went on at home, and no one had mentioned a thing when he returned. Despite knowing Tina was an arrogant, spoiled brat. He thought the worst she had done was act crazy over Luke. Now, he was being told she might've killed someone while still in high school. "Tell me the truth, both of you. Is it true what happened to that boy?" he hissed through clenched teeth. He walked toward her hospital bed. His elegant,