Her face was pale, and she trembled all over.

I comforted her, “Take it easy. I’m fine. It’s just a routine police inquiry. Don’t worry. She trespassed and attacked you. The police will understand.”

“I’m going too... I have to be there with you!” Grace grabbed onto me as if she were afraid I wouldn’t return.

Her eyes were full of despair and helplessness. I understood.

After living this long and facing the twilight years, I was the first person to stand up for her like this, especially after the Murphy family abandoned her. Maybe I was the only support she had left in her remaining years.

It pained me to realize the truth about people at this stage in my life.

I gave her a reassuring pat. “Alright, don’t be afraid. Just relax. We’re both okay.”

After explaining the situation to my parents, I helped Grace into the car. I assumed she didn’t want me to get in trouble. Plus, she could explain the situation if she went along with me.

Sitting in the car, I noticed I was still in my