Chapter 33

Patrick's POV

"It's not true...." I began to say, glaring hard at Neville. I've never been so mad in my entire life. " It's not true."

"What? Why can't you just admit it?" Neville countered.

"I can't because I didn't do it," I replied boldly.

"If you didn't, then why did you run away? Why did you leave without a trace? Answer!"

"I did what I had to do, okay? But I didn't kill Alyssa."

"You know, it's such a waste of time arguing with you. You're never going to admit it. I might as well just go out and tell the cops, let them do their job." She threatened and made to leave the room but Sylvia stood up from the crouched position she was in, cleaning her tears.

"He didn't do it." She muttered, her voice quiet but sure. Neville stared at her, gobsmacked.

"What?"

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Sylvia's POV

Taking in a deep breath, I continued gently, my voice coming out strong.

"Patrick said he didn't do it... And I believe him."

"You're joking, right. Or has he brainwashed you too?" Neville asked me. I shook my hea