Torn Defenses

Audrey shuddered as a gust of cold wind blew past.

She wanted to expose Valerie, but now that Valerie was taken away by Donovan, Audrey's claims would be pointless since there weren't any witnesses.

Moreover, Audrey figured Miriam must've guessed it too, but she couldn't fathom why the latter didn't take any action.

Under such circumstances, if Audrey were to raise that issue, she might even risk