79 Shadows of Intrigue

Mark, with his astute ability to read people, had quickly discerned that Jane was not capable of committing such a heinous act. Although he had only spoken to her once, he had a knack for understanding personalities and behaviors. Deep within him, he felt a sense of certainty that Jane was innocent. He was the one person that could save Jane from her ruined life in the prison. She had been falsely accused but Mark didn’t have a say in any of it. He didn’t want to get his hands dirty. He had no need for such things that yielded no benefit. As rumors spread like wildfire within the prison walls, suggesting Jane's involvement in the warden's death, Mark chose to remain silent. He understood that gossip and speculation were inevitable in such a confined environment. However, he also knew that the truth had a way of revealing itself over time, and he had faith that the rumors surrounding Jane would eventually fade away. It was going to take time for such a news to fade away knowing that