Chapter 382

Piper couldn't meet Elara's gaze. She looked away and let out a wry chuckle. "My mom was under his control at the time. If I didn't do what he said, she might have died."

"Why didn't you call the police?" Elara asked.

"I was too scared... Elara, no matter what, I'm really sorry. I've already transferred the 30,000 dollars back to you. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I hope you don't hate me,