Page 48 of Rekindled
Spencer turned to Molly and gave her a relieved grin. “Can you believe it’s all over?”
Molly shook her head. “And to think, this whole time it was Tiffany who was behind the false allegations. I have to give her credit. She’s smarter than I thought.”
“Wickedly smart, and diabolical you mean,” Spencer corrected. “She’s a complete sociopath.”
“I think it’s years of never having any consequences. She got away with so many awful things while I knew her, I doubt it changed over the past ten. That kind of unchecked crazy only gets worse over time.”
“So true. I can’t believe she was seeing Bob this whole time, and no one knew. Not to mention, she got him wrapped around her little finger enough to get him to be okay with murdering two people.”
“Yes, what’s up with that?” Molly asked, with shock. “I mean, just so we’re clear, I’m not killing anyone for you.”
They both chuckled. Spencer wanted to tell Molly how much he cared, and how grateful he was for her help. Before he could get the words out though, Molly’s parents showed up.
“Are you all right?” her mother asked, rushing up to her and placing her hands on either side of her daughter’s arms. “I couldn’t believe what you told me over the phone. I always knew Tiffany was a horrible person because of what she did to you, but this is beyond anything I could ever imagine.”
“I know, Mom, but I’m okay,” she glanced over at Spencer, and added, “We both are.”
“And she didn’t get away with hurting you this time,” Molly’s father said as he came up to join them after talking to the cops. “She will finally get what’s coming to her for all the years of being an abusive bully to everyone around her.” Ken patted Spencer on the back as he added, “Thanks for protecting my little girl this time.”
Spencer shook his head. “It wasn’t me. Your daughter was the one who saved me. Not only out here on the lake, but also by finding out the truth of what Tiffany had been doing.”
“She’s fiercely loyal when she cares about someone,” her mother observed. “You should count yourself lucky she fought so hard for you.”
Molly glanced over at Spencer and a look of sadness crossed her face. “Can you guys take me home now? I’m really tired, and just want to rest.”
Her parents nodded.
“Can we give you a ride home, Spencer?” Molly’s mother offered.
He shook his head. “I texted my friend, Greg. He’s coming to pick me up.”
As Spencer watched Molly walk away, he realized they still had unresolved issues between them. He cared about her, but with everything going on, he hadn’t told her he still wanted to try to make a relationship work between them.
Considering how tired they were, it might be best to have that conversation tomorrow once they both rested. He didn’t want to accidentally do anymore damage by pushing a decision when they both had gone through such a trying ordeal. He would have plenty of time to tell Molly he was still in love with her.
