"So in some way... I..." Edwin gulped again in nervousness. "am the reason for Mr Payne's death just like the rest five deaths before him."
Ruth felt like struck by the lightning on a stormy day. She didn't know what to say or how to react.
- "We are responsible of protecting every person in Vincardine and yet we failed again. It is my word that I will bring the justice to these six innocent lives and their families. It is my promise to you!"-
His voice from the past echoed in her mind as she sat in silence. She had her gaze fixated on the small plant in the corner of the balcony.
Edwin waited in anticipation. He knew he should have told her that earlier, but he had no guts to tell her that he was the reason that she had to lose someone she loved so much.
"Why did you tell me this now?"
He was taken aback by her question.
"Because I know that you deserve to know the truth. I couldn't keep it away from you any longer."