Chapter 286

Irene opened her eyes to find the timer on the bomb staying at zero without detonating. Just as she was puzzled, Ricky spoke. "Sorry, sis. I was just using you to force Isaac into admitting that he killed my mom, and give that evidence to the police to arrest him. But I had no intention of hurting you—that's why it won't blow up." Irene could hardly believe it. "Ricky…" "I accept what you told me, and I understand now—if Isaac wanted Mom dead, he didn't have to get her out of prison to do it. It's clearly someone who was using me," he said, as he walked up to untie her. "Are you angry at me?" "No." Irene shook her head. After all, her heart was filled with unexpected warmth—Ricky was in grief after Samantha's death, and it was understandable that he resorted to extreme actions. Even so, he used a dud bomb, making it clear that he did consider her family and did not want to hurt her. Hugging him, she said, "Even though our father left us, you're my brother, Ricky. We'll defini