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“I’m not the person you used to know,” Nicole said.

Brett jerked his head back, surprised by her candidness.

She pointed at him. “You think I’m responsible for my friend’s accident.” Her voice had a desperate quality about it. “Or you’re wondering if someone had a grudge against me and ran my car off the road, but instead of hurting me, they hurt Missy.” Her eyebrow twitched as Nicole seemed to fight back the harsh reality. Missy hadn’t simply been hurt.

More than likely, Missy had been killed.

Brett threaded his fingers. “I’m investigating the accident. That’s all.”

Nicole leaned forward in her chair. “I’ve changed. Please leave me alone.” She started to get up. Brett’s hand on hers stopped her. Their gazes met and lingered.

“Someone wanted your car to go into the lake.” He leaned in closer. “Your car.”

Nicole clutched her mittens in her hand. “You really think someone wanted to hurt me?” She let out a mirthless laugh. “I lead a pretty quiet life.”

“You didn’t always lead a quiet life.”