Chapter 8
Brooke was waiting for Adam when he came home. She had agreed to marry him for better or worse, so she wanted to be there for him now.
: What did the lawyers say?
They worked out a plea bargain. Murder two, twenty to life. JR will be eligible for parole in 15 years.
The police asked about the money David had on him when he died. I said I didn't know.
After he saved Stuart David came to me for money. I assumed, sorry. If they ask me I'll say I assumed it was for his legal defense. But I don't want to lie to you. He never told me and I never asked. The truth is simply I didn't want to know.
Thank you for being honest.
Brooke, I realize you didn't expect this when you accepted my proposal. JR is a pariah in this town, even more than David ever was. But I need to be there for my son now. I'll help him get through this as best I can. If you don't want any part of that I'll understand. I'll miss you, but I can't leave JR now.
I understand. And yes, I still want to marry you again.
As Brooke kissed Adam he knew he was a lucky man indeed. He silently vowed that he would not screw it up this time.