Chapter 184: Downfall (3)
In town, Erin closed her doors since it was pointless to remain open. There were still customers coming by to get dresses, but there were many more who only came by to question her about the murders.
"I am closing for the day," Erin informed Dale. "I can’t listen to any of their questions. I will open bright and early tomorrow."
"You should remain closed. They are chattering fools," Dale said, pissed that he was dragged into this mess.
"If I stay closed forever, it might look like we are guilty of something. I will claim your innocence-"
"Mine?" Dale spoke over Erin.
"Well, I was not friends with Simon. My name is becoming attached to this because your brother was friends with Simon. I have not done anything wrong, yet my shop is affected," Erin said, angry that the town was turning on her.
"I have not done anything wrong, and neither has my brother. We’ve already addressed this long ago when they thought we knew what Simon was doing. They are spewing nonsense now," Dale argued.
"It doesn’t matter. Until the culprit is found, they will think you know something, and my shop will be affected. This is the time when I make the most of my money. I can’t go through the season without more customers," Erin said, worried about her business.
"Do not say just me, it is us. We are married, so they suspect us both. Honestly, this feels to be the work of the duke," Dale said, pacing back and forth.