Loving You In Secret novel Chapter 268

Vicky opened her mouth to explain but decided against it in the end. "Nothing. I'm just here to help with the investigation. I don't want to keep you away from what you're doing. I should go now."

She turned to leave when Mister Kirby spoke again. "Is this because of what happened to Sheila Young?"

She paused and turned around to look at the playful smirk on his face.

"It's been the talk of the town and I've overheard some details."

She nodded, not wanting to say too much. "Yeah. I'm here because of that."

Mister Kirby remained standing and started chatting with her.

"I've seen all the theories on the internet," he said casually with one hand in his pocket. "It's ridiculous to accuse you of murder over a piece of clothing. Let's put why Sheila didn't notice that her outfit was damaged until the moment she was in the water. If damages to clothing count as murder, all those sellers at flea markets should be called murderers as well."

He shot her a smile and said, "If you are capable of killing with clothes, you can pretty much kill anyone you want, no? That way, you should become the best assassin in this city in no time."

Vicky had felt slightly disheartened earlier but felt much better listening to how Mister Kirby defended her in a joking manner.

Feeling moved that someone was willing to believe her at such a time, she smiled at him earnestly. "Thank you."

Mister Kirby lifted an eyebrow. "I haven't done anything for you, so why are you thanking me?"

Before she could say anything, he continued, "Well, I can't take your gratitude for granted. I guess I'll have to do something to deserve it."

He turned to the officers and said, "I'm her friend. I guess I can get her out, right?"

The officers gaped at him and muttered, "Sure, but..."