Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 976

She had skillfully shifted the guests’ focus back to the authorities.

“She has a point. I trust the police more than I trust rumors.”

“Rumors are just rumors, after all…”

“But that was so many years ago. The police are here tonight, but it might not have anything to do with what happened back then,” someone still trying to curry favor with the Adams family muttered.

But for most, the tide had turned.

“I’m not going to speculate. I’ll wait for the police statement.”

“Me too. I won’t believe or spread rumors. The fact that the police are here suggests there’s something to it. Maybe there really is another side to the story…”

The atmosphere had shifted in an instant. Kimberly’s face was ashen; she wanted to strangle Sarah Brown. Brian looked equally furious, hissing through clenched teeth, “Sarah Brown, what are you doing? This is none of your business!”

Sarah had never backed down from a fight, especially not a verbal one. She calmly replied, “Of course it’s my business. Larry is my friend. What’s wrong with me speaking up for him? Besides, was anything I said wrong? What’s the problem with letting the police speak? What are you so afraid of? The fact that you keep trying to shut this down suggests you have a guilty conscience.”

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