Chapter 106
Joan’s POV
How did I get pushed into this corner? I have to tell him the truth now. I can tell by the look on his face that he doesn’t believe me at all, but I don’t get it. He's always listened to me over the years. He’s been easy to work, all this time, so why has he changed so much now? I’m just worried that after I admit what I did, he’s not going to help me.
Halton is trying to act calm, but I know him. I’ve known how to read him for years, and he is livid. One wrong move, and he might turn me in to the police himself. I have to twist things properly, or I’m done for. I know I have to tell the truth, but he’s not going to take it well. I wanted Emma dead, but I thank God Halton isn’t aware of that, or I’d never be let off the hook.
“Halton, I need you to swear to me
