Chapter 248

Andrew Johnson really hit the nail on the head. The next day when James Bennett went to see Evelyn Williams, she wouldn’t stop complaining. She griped about the cops doing nothing, said James was siding with the culprit, even accused Maria Lewis of bribing the police—otherwise, she would've been locked up already. James was already at his limit. "Enough, Mom. You're even doubting the police now? Come on, don’t be unreasonable." Evelyn looked at him like he just slapped her. "I’m your mother! I raised you with everything I had, and this is how you talk to me?" Then she started moaning—headache, chest pain, body ache—you name it. James was speechless and exhausted. Luckily, Amelia White came back with food just in time. She quickly had James step out, then patiently comforted Evelyn. She pretty much talked herself hoarse before Evelyn finally calmed down and said she’d forgive James this once—only because of Amelia. On the outside, Amelia was all sweet smiles, but deep down? She could’ve