Chapter 171
Chapter 171:
Since the dead could not speak, it would be Cathy’s word against Annabel’s. The cops were sure to believe her account.
All she had to do was insist that Annabel had pushed Nina into the lake. Anakin would also testify in her favor. That would be the final nail in Annabel’s coffin; she would be convicted of murder in no time.
The thought of finally getting rid of Annabel made Cathy’s heart sing. She was already preparing herself for the flawless act she was going to put on very soon. “You are a murderer, Annabel. You’ll be locked up for the rest of your life p>
Annabel was too stunned to speak. Had Cathy gone cuckoo?
Just as Annabel was about to push Anakin out of her way, a tall, slender figure suddenly appeared. “What is the matter p>
Following the cold voice, Annabel looked up and saw Rory.
Rory had been worried sick about Annabel when she did not return after a long time. He had stopped the shoot and gone out to search for her.
He did not expect to see Cathy and Anakin making trouble for Annabel, and he vaguely heard the word “murderer p>
“You came just in time, Rory. Nina fell into the lake,” Annabel said calmly, pointing at the water. “Help me hold off this man. I have to save Nina. Call 911, too p>
“No, let me do it. You call 911 p>
Annabel had barely finished speaking when Rory jumped into the cold lake without even taking off his clothes.
Annabel let out a small scream as she stared at the lake. If her memory served her right, Rory did not know how to swim very well.
Her heart was already in her throat when Rory finally surfaced, holding Nina a few minutes later.
Patting her chest, Annabel dialed 911 in a hurry. “Hello, someone almost drowned in Lover Lake. Please send an ambulance as soon as possible p>
Rory swam toward the shore with difficulty, dragging Nina. Annabel waded into the water to help them.
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“Rory, are you okay p>
Seeing that Rory was struggling to breathe and his teeth were chattering, Annabel took some of Nina’s weight, putting the woman’s limp arm over her own shoulders as they walked out together.
Rory shook his head and gave her a charming smile. “I’m fine p>
The two of them worked together to get Nina to the bank and carefully laid her on the grass at the side.
“Nina! Can you hear me? Wake up!” Annabel patted Nina’s cheeks.
However, Nina’s eyes were closed. Her face was pale and her lips were purple. Feeling her wrist, Annabel found that she had no pulse.
“Annabel, Nina is dead!” Cathy stepped forward and pointed at Annabel. “You pushed her into the water and she drowned. You killed her p>
The incessant yelling almost burst Annabel’s eardrums. Extremely irritated, she turned around and glared at her. “Shut up p>
Cathy jumped in shock. This was the first time she had seen Annabel so furious. She stepped back warily.