Taking the Fall for a Fool novel Chapter 6

Max’s mother’s face lit up. Upon hearing Nick’s name, she instantly felt more relaxed.

“Is he the genius forensic pathologist I’ve heard so much about? I feel a lot more at ease if he’s the one conducting the autopsy.

“I’m finally going to find the person who killed my poor son,” she cried.

During my last life, I was just as excited for Max’s autopsy results to be revealed. However, when that finally happened, Nick’s report ended up incriminating me even further.

I know about their dirty tricks, and I wasn’t the same person I was before.

“What’s the matter, Natalie? Do you not wish to proceed with the autopsy? What are you so afraid of?” When I hesitated, Mia mocked me.

I stared at the text message that I’d typed beforehand and pressed send.

Subsequently, I looked directly into Nick’s eyes and asked solemnly, “I know you’re an extremely skilled forensic pathologist, Nick. You’ll definitely find out the truth and prove that I’m innocent, right?”

Nick readjusted his glasses and glanced at me with an earnest yet condescending expression.

“I won’t frame an innocent person. I’ll make sure to identify the actual perpetrator,” he declared.

Alright, then. I was going to give Nick one last chance. If he didn’t identify the actual culprit, he’d be digging his own grave.

“Okay, I agree to let Nick conduct the autopsy.”

…

While waiting for the autopsy results, David approached me.

With an earnest voice, he said, “Listen to me, Nat. You should confess before the autopsy report is released so you can ask for a lighter sentence.

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