Chapter 73

Lily looked really upset. Her face looked tired, and she seemed weak. Her arm was still bleeding. I didn't know how she got hurt, but it was clear that Leonard wouldn't be able to say no to her. I stepped back to give them some privacy. Leonard glanced at me and then said to Lily, "I'll have the driver take you to the hospital." "No, Leo, I need you to come with me. I'm scared," she said, her voice shaking. She clung to Leonard like she was used to it, as if this wasn't the first time. Her tears were flowing freely, and people around us were watching. Finally, Leonard gave in. "Eva, I'll take her to the hospital," he said. I nodded, not feeling like saying anything more. As Leonard and Lily left, the female officer from earlier came over again. "Ms. Green, you really seem very calm," she said. I smiled and shook my head. Being upset wouldn't help; I'd learned to stay calm over the years. Seeing someone I knew, I quickly stopped her. "Officer, I don't think Tom acted alone.