CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE : THE ARREST

~MAE~ “You're surprised?” Frank smirked, dropping his briefcase on the couch and I breathed heavily while Rose's gaze remained on her feet. “Have you two met before?" I asked slowly and he scoffed. Without replying, he brought out his phone and pressed it for a few seconds before returning it to his pockets. “Being in Standstern doesn't limit you to hearing its news alone, I expected that you would listen to news regarding other countries” he said, landing his gaze on me and I breathed. My questioning gaze landed on Rose again but she wasn't even looking in my way. Instead, she itched the side of her neck, sweating profusely despite being under the air conditioner. “This woman just got out of jail, a month ago. She was arrested for molesting her own three-year old daughter” he said and my eyes widened in disbelief. “What?!” I gasped, turning back to Rose who shivered. “Look at me and tell me it's not true!" I yelled, feeling so disappointed. “Oh please, stop acting like she wa