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Emma’s POV
I was surprised Vin already found out a lot. “Why won’t you tell us who killed Mary, since you were not the one?” I asked
“He is protecting the killer,” replied Vin. I was really touched. By now I already knew who it was: Chris.
“I will ask you one more question. Who shot Morgan?”
He looked puzzled for sometime before answering. “ I don’t really know, it could Smith.”
I saw that he was sincere with his answer. With these now we charge Smith and make sure he stays behind bars for the rest of his life.
Kayla’s POV
I smiled. Finally we can have peace again in Winster county. I have recorded all the statement made by both Chris and Tanner.
It is time to crack that nuthead called Smith Connor.
Agent Tom’s POV
I saw the feeling of helplessness and dejection in his eyes. I knew by then that he will most likely yield.
So I called Emma and Kayla over. “It is time, he won’t be able to resist aga
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