Chapter 48
Everyone froze at Grandma’s words, and I took note of their colorful expressions.
I had been dead for so many days now. They could easily check if I went to Gildford by making. a call. Yet they were clueless about it. They didn’t contact me for so long. I was sure they would be the butt of the joke if news got out.
Shane paled. He seemed to be reflecting on everything that had happened during this time. From the blurry video to the so–called Ms. Schultz who rented the apartment, Shane realized he hadn’t seen me in person even once.
The video was blurry, and he didn’t even think to provide the neighbors with a photo of me for confirmation before storming off.
Grandma’s revelation shattered their assumptions. For the first time, they started questioning everything they believed.
“Mom, are you sure Allison didn’t go to Gildford?” Dad’s expression turned serious.
Grandma ignored him. “She’s your daughter. Shouldn’t you know whether she went or not? Or
do you not care whether she’s alive or dead?”
Her words hit them hard.
“Mom, so many things have happened recently I just… didn’t have time to focus on this. I’ll look into it right away.” Dad looked guilty.
While he tried to explain, Shane had already called Devon. Three minutes later, his phone rang, “Well?”
“Mr. Lundberg, Mrs. Lundberg did book a flight to Gildford, but she didn’t board the plane. I’ve sent someone to confirm whether she even went to the airport. It’ll take some time to check the surveillance footage,” Devon reported.
Shane’s expression darkened. “Not just that. Look into other times, places, flights, and all modes of transportation. Leave no stone unturned.”
“Yes, Mr. Lundberg.” Devon complied.
He still didn’t think I was missing. But he had to confirm I never went to Gildford.
Shane’s scrutinizing gaze fell on Amber. “Amber, why did you lie to us?”
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Amber put on a pitiful expression. “I didn’t lie. I only shared the information I had. If you don’t believe me, look at my chat records with our relatives.”
She was clearly prepared for this moment. Her chat history showed exchanges with a relative who had mentioned that I was supposedly coming to Gildford and had asked for help finding a place to stay.
“It was Ms. Wuthering who told me. I have no idea why Ally didn’t board her flight,” Amber sobbed.
Grandma wasn’t buying it. “And what about that video? You were the one who spread it and ruined Ally’s reputation. What are you plotting?”
“Grandma, you’re wrong. I saw the video in my classmate’s post. He’s been traveling in
Gildford recently. It was purely a coincidence.”
Amber looked at Shane through teary eyes and tugged at his sleeve. “Shane, do you not trust me? I only wanted to help find Ally sooner.”
Shane looked skeptical as he tried to judge the truth in Amber’s words.
Amber fell to the floor and begged, “Grandma, I know you’ve never liked me. But why would I deceive you? What would I gain from it?”
Grandma,remained unmoved, and she slapped the armrest of her wheelchair. “I’m curious too. Why would you mislead everyone? What exactly are you plotting?”
