Chapter 684 Chapter 684: She assumed Hales influence had extended to the mental evaluation, but what she didnt realize was that she was, in fact, suffering from a mental disorder, courtesy of Hales pills.
The violent episode with Tiffany was just the initial ripple of a brewing storm.
Harlee had met too many people like Lindsaytrue masters of melo.
One moment, they would rip into you with a storm of insults.
The next, they would be begging at your feet like you were their only salvation.
The sheer speed of their tactical shifts was almost disorienting.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHarlee often dismissed such people as simply unhinged.
Thus, with a chilling chuckle, Harlee remarked, Someone as manipulative and toxic as you, constantly conniving and plotting, surely cant be suffering from a mental disorder... Her voice tapered off, as though shed been struck by a sudden insight.
According to Tiffanys recollection, Lindsays eyes, blood-red and swollen, her gaze seething with hostility, and her unnerving eagerness for carnage at the mere glimpse of blood triggered a disturbing recognition in Harlee.
Harlee couldnt stifle her annoyance.
Could that maniac Hale have drugged Lindsay? Was it one of those ghastly substances that slowly drove people to madness and violence? This thought hardened Harlees expression.
Her features tensed, and her lips barely parted as she issued a stern, ominous warning.
Lindsay, since you are the daughter of my godparents, III offer you this advice.
Keep your distance from that so-called savior youre enamored with.
And reflect on this: when exactly did you begin to display such deranged and bloodthirsty behavior? gVlnov???? lsis your escape Harlee arched her chin upwards, her eyes narrowing with a discerning, somewhat disdainful glint as she towered over Lindsay.
Dont let yourself get to a place where theres no turning back.
The sharpness in Harlees tone cast a shadow over Lindsays expression, her voice cracking with a mix of anger and bewilderment.
Harlee, what sort of bullshit are you spouting now? Ive already offered my apologies, and here you are, casting curses my way? Who behaves like that? Lindsay latched onto the phrase no turning back, dismissing the remainder of Harlees words as mere noise.
With a heavy sigh, Harlees patience began to wane.
It seemed Lindsays judgment of right and wrong was utterly hopeless.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShaking her head subtly, Harlee offered Lindsay a look of pity before silently bowing her head and returning to her phone to message Rhys, who was due to arrive in twenty minutes.
Initially, Harlee had intended to extract information about Hale from Lindsay, but it had becpainfully clear that Lindsay, lost in her delusions, was not going to be of any help.
Resigned, Harlee began absentmindedly counting the minutes on her fingers, her interest in the current case dwindling by the second.
With Rhys now handling the intricate dealings of the Juarez and Gith m families Harlee felt less compelled to intervene personally.
Particularly in situations like Lindsays, where no worthwhile information was at stake and the only objective was to impart a stern lesson, Harlees engagement in the case waned even further. Beside Harlee sat Tiffany, one of the plaintiffs.
Harlee treated the serious courtroom atmosphere as though it were just another day at a café. The content is a on novelenglish.net!