2023-12-09 22:00:08Matthew confronts Cindy about her desperation in worrying about Ricardo’s health.
Cindy shakes her head. “What’s all this talk, Matt? I accidentally ran over Ricardo. I need to be responsible for what happened!”
“Then why did you come to me?” Matthew asks dryly.
“Because I’m confused, scared... I thought I killed the guy!” Cindy screams.
“And why did you end up running over him?” Matthew holds her.
“I was maneuvering to get away from him. Ricardo continued to try to open my car door. I put my foot down on the gas pedal...” Cindy trembles, “And I just felt the thump. I didn’t even look back.”
Matthew is grim-faced, “So he was chasing you, harassing you, and you were trying to escape. Honey, if you think he’s going to try to sue you or something, forget it. Don’t worry, he knows he’s the one in the wrong.”
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