Chapter 5

Arthur stopped in his tracks and raised both hands in the air.

"Joanna, take it easy. Killing someone is a serious crime," he shouted, his voice shaking.

He kept his eyes locked on the shard in my hand, terrified I would actually go through with it.

I scoffed, "A serious crime?

"You framed me for murder. You forced that abortion drug down my throat. What do you call that?"

Beverly was on her knees, trembling like she was about to fall apart.

"Arthur, help me. She's lost her mind," she cried.

I put a little more pressure on the shard,…