Chapter 17 Tom looked at her in disbelief .
He moved his lips as if to say something , but the police didnt give him the chance .
Jane stood motionless , waiting until she was sure that Tom was being taken away by the police for questioning and could no longer bother her .
Only then did she call Sean .
Can you come pick me up now ? Where are you? Ill come right away .
Sean didnt ask why .
He just came as quickly as possible .
Jane stood alone by the street , looking thin and fragile , as if a gust of wind could blow her away .
When she saw him arrive , she asked in a soft voice , Is Mr.

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Westwood okay ? Hes fine , just a little confused , Sean reassured her .
Dont worry .
Ive already explained it to him .
Jane nodded .
Okay .
Sean hesitated , but didnt ask why she seemed even more upset .
It wasnt until they got back to her house and he poured her a cup of hot tea that he asked with concern , Has your brother … regretted it ? He was gentle by nature , not slow or foolish .
Typically , siblings wouldnt argue over something like this to such an extent .
Jane nodded .
But I dont regret it .
She raised her eyes to look at Sean , her gaze firm , with no trace of reluctance .
She added , From now on , between him and me , there will only be the options of sibling or stranger .
Its up to him how he chooses .
The past was the past .
What she wanted was a new beginning .
Tom was interrogated for most of the day at the police station .
It wasnt until his assistant provided the necessary documentation to guarantee his release that he was freed and finally breathed in the fresh air outside .
The assistant could tell he wasnt in a good mood and , after finishing everything , quietly reduced his presence .
At that moment , Hailey came to find him .
As soon as she saw him , she rushed over with tearful eyes .
Tom , you have to help me ! Ive really been forced into a corner by those people .
Now I can only hide abroad , but they still found me … Her words were full of pitiful pleading , as if , without Toms help , she wouldnt survive .
At this point , Tom had already seen through her true nature