Chapter 39 : How to Take Down a Crime Boss

*Ava’s POV*

Seymore has been so great about everything, and that makes me feel worse about accusing him of killing Conner. I went back to Ellie’s and talked with her and Sophia. They had pointed out so many inconsistencies in my accusation of Seymore that I felt stupid by the time we were done talking.

“He really cares about you,” Sophia had pointed out. “I’ve never had a guy jump through so many hoops for me.”

“The fact Corbin was involved has me immediately pointing a finger at him,” Ellie had added. “He’s the one with the background in murder, not Seymore.”

“But Seymore flat out said he wanted to kill him,” I had argued.

“So? I wanted to kill him, it doesn’t mean I did,” Ellie had retorted.

I still feel bad about it, what had I been thinking? The fact Seymore just accepted my apology with a warm smile and comforting touch drove a blade into my heart. I’m so used to things that aren't my fault being blamed on me, that I’m having a difficult time accepting forgiveness w