Chapter Ninety Three

Emma's ears reverberated, the words resounding in her psyche like a dissonant melody. Murder. Sheryl Jones and Damien. Could Nina truly be culpable for such monstrous deeds? It felt like a nightmare, but the presence of the law enforcement officers and her own brush with death, combined with Nina's desperate pleads, anchored Emma in a grim reality.

"I believe you have made an error in judgement," Emma spoke, her voice quivering slightly as she attempted to appeal to the stern police officer. "Yes, she attacked me, but Damien is her husband. I refuse to believe she would attempt to take his life."

The officer's glare intensified, his patience wearing thin. "You do not dictate to me. There is incriminating evidence against her, and she just tried to kill you with a knife. She will face consequences for this."

As the officers began to haul Nina away, she thrashed and shrieked, her desperation palpable. "I am innocent, Emma! Please, stop them! I swear, I am innocent! Please, Emma, do s