Declan
“Oh, and Declan?" Henley asked, catching me before I hung up.
“Yes?"
There was a pause at the other end. “Thank you for keeping this away from my mother and Maxwell."
“Of course." I let out a deep breath. “Well, honey, I have to go. I'll be home soon."
I cut off the call after we said our final goodbyes, hoping it wasn't a lie. “Do you have any more questions for me, Detective?"
He nodded. “I hate to ask, but please understand that it's my job."
“Yes, of course," I replied, knowing what was coming next. “I said I would cooperate in any way I could, and I intend to."
He held his breath for a moment and then released it. “Did you order Gerard to kill her and to make it look like a suicide?"
“No, I didn't." I clenched my jaw and released it. “Detective, please understand. Alth
