Chapter 257

Wendy gave me a wink, brimming with anticipation.

She was right. Mandy's actions were something Stephen would never let go unnoticed. Even if he couldn't have her arrested, she wouldn't have an easy time ahead.

"You really saved Stephen's life. He should properly thank you when he wakes up."

"I don't need his thanks!" Wendy tightened the towel around her. "If it weren't for a client getting drunk and me helping him back to the hotel, I wouldn't have run into Mandy sneaking around, and none of this would've happened. I almost got caught up in it myself. I'm never meddling in others' business again."

"It's all over now."

The fear in Wendy's expression indicated that the situation must have been truly dire. I gently patted her shoulder to comfort her.

"I'm fine, just venting," Wendy said, leaning against the car door, eyes half-closed, clearly exhausted.

"Get some sleep. I'll wake you up when we get home."

"It's almost midnight now. If you drop me off and drive back, it'll be the