Eleven Years All to the Wrong Man novel Chapter 260

Her tone was icy, and though she didn't specify who she was asking, it was clear she meant Evan and Melissa.

In front of Karen Hayes, whether because she was Emma’s mother or simply due to her intimidating presence, Evan always felt like he couldn’t quite hold his head up.

“I…”

He paused, glanced at Emma, and then said, “Yes, we know each other.”

Karen’s gaze bypassed Evan and settled on the timid-looking young woman in the distance. “Oh? And what is your relationship?”

Having lived for decades, Karen was a pretty good judge of character. Even though Evan hadn’t said anything yet, she had a strong guess as to who the girl was.

Melissa’s hands, gripping the shopping cart, were trembling. She looked at Mrs. Hayes in terror, then at Evan. From where she stood, she could clearly hear their conversation.

When asked about her identity, Evan fell into a rare silence, hesitating to speak. Melissa knew she had wronged Emma and that her position was shameful. She had already lost hope, but—

“It’s nothing. We just happen to know each other.”

Hearing Evan’s answer, Melissa’s heart still plummeted, shattering on the floor.

Karen let out a soft scoff. She saw the girl’s heartbreak and knew Evan was lying, but she didn’t expose him. Instead, she pressed on, “Since you know each other, why don’t you ask her to join us?”

At Mrs. Hayes’s words, Evan turned and looked directly at the person behind him. Now, with nothing blocking his view, he saw Melissa’s heartbroken expression.

For some reason, seeing her look so devastated, he couldn't bring himself to be cruel anymore. He turned back, about to refuse Mrs. Hayes, when—

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