" what do you mean?"

" I don't trust you,"

" But you trust him?"

" No, but at least he has a motive; he is ready to make amendments for his mistakes and wouldn't hurt me."

Hurt me. The word slaps him hard across the face.

" You don't need him,"

" He's going to get justice for Scarlett, everyone is going to know the truth,"

" It isn't justice you want, it's revenge,"

" That'll only put me in more trouble and danger, I might get killed if I get caught killing anyone again."

" Do whatever you want; kill whoever you want; I'll be your alibi."

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