Chapter 20

"Ms. Joyner, how does the Joyner family plan to handle Hayden's accident? Why haven't your parents come forward?" "Are you planning to bribe the victim's family? Are you using money to resolve this?" "Have you considered how the victim's family feels about this?" "How much money do you think it will take to settle this?" The cameras were all focused on Lily, capturing every bit of her discomfort and distress. She lowered her head, her long, dark hair falling over half her face. She had never dealt with a situation like this before. Surrounded by reporters, the pressure was suffocating, making it hard for her to breathe. "The police will provide an explanation about what happened! "Please step aside!" She lifted one hand to shield her face and stood up, trying to find an escape from the chaotic scene. But the reporters continued to press her, surrounding her from every side. Just as she attempted to walk away, someone grabbed her arm, and the questioning resumed. "As the f