382. Grandpa's Will

The trial had been uploaded on the internet, and Heidi showed her the most important clip.

“I guess using the wrong person for vengeance was my biggest mistake. What can I say? All the evidence is out. I'm guilty and should go to jail. But, my family has nothing to do with my revenge, so leave them alone.”

As she watched and listened to Steve's voice, Kate's tears flowed like a dam.

“No way. That's not true,” Kate whimpered. “He's lying. It's made up.”

“The truth is bitter, and so is misjudging others.”

Kate covered her mouth. “How could he do that?”

“It was a shock to everyone…” Heidi explained. “It's hard to read others, isn't it?”

Kate went on crying. In the end, she lifted her head and whispered, “Please leave me alone, Heidi… for now.”

Without arguing, Heidi stood up. “Don't hold a grudge, Kate. It's a poison to the heart. I hope we remain friends.”

Kate turned her back to her, facing the wall, her muffled sobs resounding in the ward.

Glancing in Suzie's direction where she sat