Hey Babe, Do You Still Love Me? novel Chapter 5

I’d never forget that night.

Dad, his hand on my head, apologized for misjudging his business partner.

“Jamie’s father was trying to steal the money that night. We argued, and when that worker barged in, he overheard us. He… he must have thought I was the one trying to run. I never imagined he’d blame me before he died. People believe a dying man’s words, Aria. Even if he was a liar… they say the dying speak the truth. I don’t know how to prove my innocence, but… I won’t drag you down with me.”

He pushed me away and ran out of the house, heading for the roof.

I chased after him.

I called Joey, begging him to help.

He never answered.

I watched, helpless, as my father jumped.

But…

Joey, if my father had really embezzled the money, wouldn’t the police have found it after he died?

Now that I was gone, I wouldn’t be a burden to him anymore.

He was free to be with Jamie.