Chapter 167: A breath of relief

Rick's POV: The drive home felt longer than usual, As Rick's mind reeled from the revelation, the city lights blurred into streaks. Bethany. The name echoed in his head, a sinister mantra spelled out betrayal. He turned the key in his front door, The familiar creak is a stark contrast to the chaos of his thoughts. Lizzie was in the living room, Curled up with a book, The picture of domestic tranquility. "Lizzie," Rick began, his voice heavy with the weight of his discovery. "The man from the surveillance video, the threats... it was all Bethany." Lizzie's eyes widened, her book forgotten in her lap. "Bethany?" She repeated, her voice a mix of disbelief and dawning understanding. "She's really still pressed that her brother went to jail because of us?" It was a rhetorical question; They both knew the answer. The trial had been a turning point, But they had never imagined it would lead to this— Bethan is seeking vengeance in such a twisted way. Rick let out a dry ch