“See that? Isn’t it Selina Forbes?”
“Yes, it’s her! Hard to believe she’s here as well!”
A few reporters spotted Selina and charged toward her, cameras in hand.
“Miss Forbes, with your father under arrest, what are your thoughts?”
“Were you aware of your father’s actions?”
“Rumors are you’ve severed ties with the Moreno family. Was this against your will?”
“Do you harbor envy for Rosalynn? Could jealousy have driven you to collude with your father in
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtcommissioning a murder?”
The reporters, ever eager to provoke drama, hurled incisive inquiries relentlessly.
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A scowl overtook Selina’s features as she eyed the microphones thrust toward her face with blatant
disregard.
The narrative of the Moreno family reclaiming their biological daughter had recently become the talk of
the town.
Being the child of an accused murderer, Selina found herself under intense scrutiny.
Many people questioned her, suggesting she might be her father’s partner in wrongdoing.
Though the accusations bore truth, she firmly refused to concede.
Regaining her composure, Selina seized the moment to try and clear her name.
“Stop casting aspersions upon me! I’m a victim in this as well. My father’s deeds were beyond my
knowledge. My godparents bore me no ill will. My departure was spurred by shame. I extend an
apology to my godparents and Rosalynn on my father’s behalf.”
With a bow before the cameras, Selina’s apology was made.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTears threatened as her eyes reddened. She appeared the very image of a victim.
Despite continued questioning from the reporters, Selina remained silent, eyes cast down, seeking an
escape.
The reporters, having finally cornered a key figure, were relentless, forming a tight circle around her.
Amidst the crush of bodies, Selina’s expression grew darker, her breaths coming with difficulty.
A reporter jostled her, causing her to lose her balance and tumble to the ground.
The sharp pain in her hand brought feelings of grievance, embarrassment, and irritation. No pretense
was needed now, as tears cascaded down her cheeks.
She prided herself on her noble heritage, yet here she was, sprawled on the ground.
Suddenly, a figure made his way through the crowd.