Fallen (Beautiful Book 1) (10 page)

‘I’m sorry.’

‘I thought you said he was clear.’

‘Yes, but we found new evidence that points at him.’

‘It can’t be. He loved me.’ The tears burned behind her lids.

‘I know this is hard to take in, but you have to understand that he had motive.’

‘What’s that?’

‘We found whatsapp conversations between him and another person about you.’

She frowned.

‘He doesn’t like you very much, Miss Hutton. One conversation stated he wished you could die.’

She felt sick. ‘Why would he say such a thing?’

‘I’m sorry. I know this is hard for you to hear, but we had to let you know.’

‘Are you sure it’s him?’ She still couldn’t fathom it. Had everything between them been a lie?

‘He also doesn’t have an alibi on the night of the attack.’

‘Still, this can’t be true.’ She couldn’t swallow it. Did he hate her that much?

‘Yes, but we’ve collected enough to investigate fully.’

‘I see.’ She lay back.

‘I’m sorry.’

She nodded. They took a few details about her relationship with Jacob. Faith found it hard to speak about it, but she pulled through.

‘We’ll be back if we need anything else.’

‘Yes, okay. Thank you.’

They left. Logan waited five minutes before wheeling over to her.

‘Are you okay?’ He took her hand.

‘No, I’m not okay.’

He nodded.

‘It just doesn’t add up. Why would he do such a thing? What did I do to make him hate me this way?’

‘This isn’t you, it’s all him. He probably was jealous. It can make us do nasty things.’

‘I still don’t believe he’d do it. He just isn’t the type.’

‘Perhaps you didn’t know him well enough.’

‘I knew him long enough to know he wasn’t violent.’

‘I don’t know what to say.’

‘Neither do I. It’s all a shock.’

‘At least you’re safe now.’

She nodded. She was silent a while. She tried to think about any signs Jacob had shown, to show a violent side, there were none. It didn’t add up, but then again, it could’ve slipped by her.

‘It’s funny how you think you know someone.’

‘Yes, that is true. People can and will surprise us every time.’

‘I agree.’ She lay back. ‘I think I’ll get some rest.’

‘Can I join you?’

‘Be my guest.’ She shifted over.

He climbed onto the bed. Faith had to see Jacob at some point. If he’d done it, she had to know why. But she also had to look him in the eyes to see if there was any truth to the accusation.

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