Chapter 72

On Thursday morning, we went to Liam's house. Todd is there with the family having breakfast. I convinced Liam to control his temper and wait for the police. We couldn't risk Todd escaping before the police could ask him.

The tension between Collette, Liam, and Todd is so very high. I keep glancing at the three. Todd had no idea what was coming, while Collette was so quiet and didn't bother to look at Todd.

Aunt Carmen tried to start a conversation to break the ice, but no one is interested in talking. Collette is playing with her food while Liam's jaw is so tensed. I reached for his hand under the table and held it tight.

He turned to me and smiled sadly. He understood what I'm trying to say. I want him to relax and be calm. After breakfast, we all gathered in the living room pretending to interact, although no one's really interested. We are all lost in our own thoughts when the doorbell rang.

Uncle Demitri stood up and opened the door. After a while, he came back with Detective Drew and two other men. Detective Drew had a paper in his hand and is looking from Liam to Todd.

Todd Looked like he saw a ghost. He looked deathly pale and swallowed hard. Liam stood up and shook Detective Drew's hand. He nodded to the two men as well and sat back next to me.

" Good morning, everyone. I came bearing bad news. I have here in my hand a warrant for Atty. Todd Mathews. We are inviting you for questioning for possible involvement in Miss Montreal's case. We are also asking you to turn over all your electronic devices for investigation." Detective Drew said, and everyone gasped except Liam and me.

" What do you mean?! Todd! Explain yourself!" Collette stood abruptly and shouted at Todd. Shock and fear are written all over her face.

" Todd, son. Tell us it's not true. You had nothing to do with Bella's accident, did you?" Uncle Demitri asked Todd, but he remained quiet and bowed his head.

" Todd! Answer me! Do you have anything to do with Bella's and Sophie's accident? Is that woman paying you to do this?! Answer me, you bastard!" Collette screamed and tried to hit Todd, but Liam stopped her.

" Todd, I will still give you the benefit of the doubt, tell us the truth, and I might forgive you for putting my family's life in danger," Liam told Todd and stared hard at him.

" Atty. Mathews, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights? I have just read to you" Detective Drew read the Miranda right to Todd, and he just nodded.

Aunt Carmen is crying in uncle Demitri's chest while Collette is sobbing in Liam's arms. I rubbed her back and looked at Liam with pain and fear in my eyes. It's a good thing we dropped Sophie at mom's house before we came here.

The two men placed the handcuffed on Todd's wrists and took him out to the waiting car outside. We all followed them. Uncle Demitri ushered Aunt Carmen and Collette to his car while Liam and I went to his car.

We still want to support him even though his loyalty and innocence are in question. I want to know if he is really involved in all of this. We all arrived at the station and went inside to watch when they question him.

We were all tensed about what could happen and what Todd would reveal. He was brought to a small room while we were ushered in the adjoining room with the glass window.

They started questioning him, but he remained silent. The only word he said is he wants a phone call, and he will wait for his attorney. Detective Drew can't do anything and have to give him what he asked. He came out and told us to come back another day because Todd is not talking today.

We were so disappointed, especially me, because I won't be here to witness it tomorrow. I am going on a field trip with Sophie and my students.

I texted Mr. Peters last night confirming my participation tomorrow. He said we could meet him in school tomorrow and we will ride the bus together. I showed Liam his reply, and he frowned but did not say anything.

We all went back home and gathered to discuss what just happened. Liam told them about what Detective Drew told us last night. That Todd was caught on the CCTV taking photos of Liam and Dr. Paige.

He could be the stalker, or someone asked him to take the photo that was then forwarded to me. He probably knows who my stalker is and what he wants. I feel so sorry for my best friend. Will there still be a wedding?

" Liam, you mean Todd could be the stalker? He might the one behind the accident? I can't believe it! He was right under our noses, and we didn't even know." Uncle Demitri shook his head in disappointment. Collette is silently crying, so I went to her side and gathered her in my arms.

" Babe, please stop crying. Let us hope that Todd has a good explanation about all of this. Please don't give up on him yet. We'll wait for the result of the investigation, okay?" I consoled her and rubbed her back.

" Bella, you and Sophie almost died! If he knew anything about it, I could never forgive him for that. Bella, what if he is Jenny's estranged brother? What if he was only using me as a pawn to get to you and Liam? Did he really loved me?" She whispered in inspiration, then choked and sobbed.

I feel her pain and confusion. I also came to that conclusion, but I will still wait for Todd's explanation. I don't believe he is only using Collette. I saw how he looks at her and how he cared for her. There must be an explanation.

" Guys, all we know is that he was on CCTV and that he knew this woman. If they are conniving to hurt us, then we will let the law handle it." Liam declared, and his parents nodded their heads in agreement.

We all went silent and were lost in thoughts about what would happen tomorrow. Should I call Principal Peters and withdraw my decision to accompany the kids on that field trip? Liam might need my support. And looking at Collette now, she might need me the most.