My Flirtacious Husband novel Chapter 1175

Chapter 1175 She Understood His Troubles

The meal dragged on until around eight in the evening, whereby they finally managed to wrap up their discussion.

On the way home, Cooper's brows were furrowed as he recalled the names of all the prominent individuals on the list that were backing the Gaudette family.

Sally's gaze strayed to the man seated in the passenger seat even though she was driving.

He had a troubled look that Sally knew meant he had a lot on his mind.

How could they stand against the Gaudette family without support when even her father and Robert had failed?

Overthrowing the Gaudette family would be far from an easy task.

Sally pursed her lips and refrained from speaking as she wasn't used to comforting others.

Cooper's voice sounded shortly after. “Steven managed to unearth all information on Ninette from her childhood till now. Her parents ran a small business, and she never owned luxury goods. Neither was she acquainted with any affluent progenies. In addition, their bank accounts showed no trace of having transacted significant amounts of money. She seemed to have been chosen by the school as a concierge for the meeting due to her looks since her records are clean. Unfortunately, however, she was raped. At the moment, all evidence points to Gerald being the perpetrator.”

Sally's voice trembled as she whispered, “My dad would never do such a thing. My mom has faith in him too.”

Miranda had spoken to Sally sternly as soon as she'd heard the news of Gerald's incident. “Your dad must have been framed. He would never do such a thing.”

Miranda had taken a fall when she was pregnant with Sally, causing her to give birth prematurely. That experience then became the trigger that led to her having panic attacks.

Despite her best efforts to garner support to prove her husband's innocence, none was willing to stand by her when faced with the overwhelming evidence against Gerald.

Miranda's desperation triggered a panic attack, and she passed away soon after due to failing to take her medication in time.

“We should schedule to meet Ninette in Baykeep sometime.” Cooper was unconvinced that Gerald was a rapist, but there wasn't any proof that indicated otherwise.

They had no clue who Ninette had made a deal with.

Nonetheless, they were sure Ninette's self-preservation instincts would compel her to give up some intel when coerced by physical violence.

Robert examined the ammunition case under the light for several seconds. “I might no longer hold any position in the army, but I'm still capable of doing this.”

Sally felt immense relief at that. “Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Zane.”

“Not at all.”

Sally took her leave as it was getting late after they chit-chatted for another ten minutes.

Robert personally escorted Sally as she got into her car.

She was about to shut her car door when Robert uttered, “Sally, I know you love Ethan, but he's been gone for so long. I believe he would wish for your happiness as well. I'm sorry you've got to shoulder such a burden and sacrifice so much for my sake—”

“You witnessed me growing up, and I've always considered you my godfather.” Sally cut Robert off. “I won't allow anyone to slander you or my dad.”

Sally looked down at the ring on her finger before continuing, “You're right about how I should let go now that Ethan is no longer with us. I've already gotten married, haven't I?”