Chapter 124

Regardless of how Elias or Bryan looked at her, Wendy refused to say anything. "Elias, wait here for a while—I'm going to the restroom. When the officer arrives, call me. I'll make sure this woman understands what kind of trouble she's gotten herself into today!" With that, Bryan left in a hurry. Wendy didn't even look in his direction. Elias went up to her and said in a soft voice, "Why can't you just show me some vulnerability? I'm family, not your enemy." "What family of mine would accuse me without first verifying the truth and attach conditions to the help they offer?" Wendy looked at him with a puzzled expression. "What do you mean by that?" "Oh, I think you know exactly what I mean." Pursing her lips, she added, "You've probably already been to the Sanders residence. Your silence ever since getting out of that car already told me everything I needed to know. You're on their side now." "Wendy, what's gotten into you? I just want to help. All I ask is for you to talk to me