Chapter 88: Hope

that she had made a difference, and that feeling was worth everything. She decided to take a break from investigating for a while and spend some time reflecting on everything that had happened.

A few days later, Jewel received a call from Max. He thanked her for everything she had done and told her that he had been able to clear his family's name. He also said that he was leaving the city to start a new life.

Jewel felt a twinge of sadness but also understood Max's decision. She knew that he had been through a lot, and he deserved a fresh start. She wished him well and promised to keep in touch.

As Jewel hung up the phone, she felt a sense of satisfaction wash over her. She had accomplished what she had set out to do and had made a difference in the world. She knew that there would always be more cases to solve, more mysteries to unravel, but for now, she was content to rest and enjoy the peace of mind that came with a job well done.

Jewel realized that being a private investigator wa