Madly Yours (Nora Reed) novel Chapter 431

"We checked with the Bureau of Records. There is no marriage record for Jade Reed and Hudson Lancaster in the system. The serial number, seal, and watermark on this document are all completely forged."

Marcus's legs gave out, leaning against the wall.

"Ms. Reed is not only suspected of provoking trouble and slander, but now also of forging state documents. We need to investigate further. She won't be able to go home with you today."

Marcus's face drained of color.

"Officer, my daughter... she's young and foolish. She didn't do it on purpose, she just..."

"She's an adult and must take responsibility for her actions. We'll wait for the investigation results," the officer interrupted, turning back into the room.

Marcus slid down the wall, his back against the cold surface.

Lawyer Jenkins looked grim. "Mr. Reed, this is tricky. Forging state documents is a serious offense that can lead to criminal liability."

Marcus jerked his head up. "Criminal liability? You mean... prison?"

Lawyer Jenkins nodded.

"You must find a way, you have to save Jade. She's still young, she can't go to prison..."

The lawyer sighed. "I'll try my best."

Inside the interrogation room.

Jade sat in the chair, hands cuffed to the table, the cold metal digging painfully into her wrists.

She struggled, but couldn't break free, tears streaming down her face.

"Let me go! I need to make a call! I want my dad!"

The officer stared at her blankly. "Jade, you're suspected of provoking trouble, slander, and forging state documents. We need to interrogate you. You can't leave until it's over."

Jade's crying paused. "What... what documents?"

"Officer, I... I just pasted some papers on the wall. I didn't make the certificate, someone gave it to me. I'll apologize, I'll pay compensation, okay? I don't want to go to prison..."

"Provoking trouble, slander, and forging state documents can't be resolved with an apology and money."

Jade's tears fell like broken beads.

No.

She didn't want to go to prison.

She was only in her twenties, her life had just begun.

"I... I want to see my dad... please, let me see my dad..."

The officers exchanged a look and walked out.

In the corridor, Marcus stood up abruptly when he heard the door open.