Chapter 502

My overwhelming emotions gradually faded as Wendy spoke. I smiled, watching her head to the kitchenette in search of food.

Thirty minutes later, Luke knocked on the door. Upon seeing him, Wendy immediately spilled the beans about Joey being behind the kidnapping, like a child tattling on a playground bully.

"Stephen has the evidence. I'm sure you can get it from him, Luke," Wendy said.

"The police will investigate," Luke replied, his expression unchanged.

Wendy frowned. "Did you already know Joey was behind this?"

"I found out recently."

"Then why aren't you acting on it? Get her locked up!"

Wendy touched the bandage on her wrist, biting back some choice words.

Luke remained silent.

"Don't worry, Wendy. The police will handle it," I said.

"I was just saying," Wendy muttered, pulling out her iPhone. "I need to make a call."

Mary had gone home, leaving Luke and me alone in the room.

Now aware of my feelings for Luke, I found it increasingly difficult to act normally around hi