Chapter 63

Liam's POV

I woke up early and left my sleeping finance in bed. I didn't wake her up because I know she was exhausted after all the drama last night.

I want to go to my parent's house and face Collette to explain and ask Todd about what happened last night? The stalker was there, and he might know this guy.

I went out of our room and went to my daughter's room. She is still fast asleep, hugging her favorite stuffed toy, the unicorn. I kissed her head and went out.

I need to go back to our house to face Collette's wrath and ask Todd about last night. The stalker was there last night. It might be one of Todd's friends, or he might see someone who took the photo.

I entered our house and went straight to the dining where I know my whole family will be. When I entered the dining, my eyes went straight to my outraged sister.

She glared daggers in my direction and pointed her fork at me. Todd is trying to calm her down and pacify her anger.

I sat opposite her, but my eyes went to Todd. My parents are looking from me to Collette and me, obviously not knowing what happened last night.

" Why are you here early, son? Where's Bella and Sophie?" My dad asked me.

" They are still asleep, dad. I left early to talk to Collette and Todd." I looked at the two in front of me. Collette was still looking angry, and Todd was puzzled.

" Collette, what you saw in the photo was not exactly what happened. The stalker just took the shot in an angle where you were lead to believe differently."  I started, looking her straight in the eye.

" We met that woman yesterday when we went shopping. She bumped into Bella purposely and introduced herself as Doctor Paige Johnson. She's the new Psychiatric doctor at Glendale Hospital. This woman has been following us since yesterday." I continued, and I can see the change in my sister's facial expression.

I reported her to the police when she followed us from the mall to Bella's house. I did not expect her to show up last night and make a scene. She said she wants me and she will get what she wants. That kiss was unexpected. The time I was holding her waist was to push her, but the stalker took the photo that moment to make it look like we were kissing."

" Now, my next question was for you, Todd. Did you notice anyone suspicious last night? Didn't you see who took the photo?" I turned to Todd questioningly.

" I don't know, bro. I was a little bit drunk last night, and I was talking to my friends. I didn't even notice you went to the bar." He answered me innocently. I nodded my head but still skeptical.

" Okay, bro, but can you give me a list o all your friends that attended last night? The police are going to the bar too, to check the CCTV." I bluffed. Something is telling me he's not telling the truth or is covering up for someone.

" Oh, ahm, sure, Liam. I'll give you the list later." He said and smiled awkwardly.

" I'm sorry, Liam. I overreacted because when I saw Bella's face last night and saw the picture, I wanted to strangle you for hurting her again." My sister apologized, and I give her a short nod.

" Liam, honey. We have to find this person, and that woman must be stopped! How dare he come in between you and Bella. I will go to the hospital and report her to the management!" My mom declared, also getting furious.

" Liam, there's something you should know. Sandra, our classmate from high school, told us a piece of alarming news." Collette said, and I listened intently.

" What is it, Cols?" I asked her.

" She said that Jenny, your ex, the one you dumped because you caught her banging your buddy, got depressed after that night and even went to a mental institution. She never went to college because of shame and bullying." She narrated, and I was shocked.

" She tried to commit suicide and has gone crazy. That's why her parents sent her to the Institute, but Sandra said she heard that she committed suicide in the hospital and died. Then her parents died of a car accident after she killed herself." She continued, and I was appalled by all the information.

" And another thing, Sandra said, Jenny has a brother who was imprisoned for arson and murder a few years ago. Don't you think it's a coincidence, or he has something to do with all this?" She asked with fear and alarm on her face.

" It could be, or it could be not, but I will ask Detective Drew to look into that matter. For now, anyone could be the suspect. I want you all to take care and not trust anybody." I looked around me, and they all nodded.

" I've asked Bella to move in with me in my apartment, and she agreed. I want both of them to be with me at all times. I can't risk not being able to protect them. Until this lunatic is caught, I won't take my eyes off my family." I told them, and they are all delighted with the news.

" Son, you do what you have to do. You call us if you need us, alright? Take care of them and take care of yourself too."

" Liam, Sandra said, she is not sure if Jenny is really dead, but that's what she heard. If she is still alive, she could be the one doing this, and she might have help from her brother. Please take care of Bella and Sophie." Collette warned me, and I nodded solemnly.

It got me thinking too. It could be Jenny if she's still alive. She might be wanting revenge after I humiliated her that night. Almost all of the students in our school were at that party, so they know what a slut she was.

I need to call Detective Drew and ask him to dig into Jenny's file and ask the hospital she was admitted to about her case. As for the brother, she never mentioned that she had a brother when we were going out.

I need to know if Dr. Paige Johnson has something to do with Jenny. She suddenly showed up in this town, declaring her desire to get me, which isn't reassuring. I looked at Todd, and he had this faraway look on his face. Should I have him investigated too?

When Collette introduced him to us two years ago, we never really questioned him because he is a lawyer. But we never really know his background. All he said is that his parents are both dead and that he is an only child.

I stared at him, and when he realized I am staring, he looked up at me and gave me a timid smile and a short nod.