Facade of Love

Chapter 268 How Did They All Get Here?

I never saw this coming. How could two people who were worlds apart be married to each other?

Officer Jackson looked like he wanted to add something, but I cut in, “Officer Jackson, It sounds itke this is not the first time she’s pulled something like this. Maybe it’s just how she does things, but I have got to say, it’s not right. She’s crossed the line, and it is against the law. Suspects are people, not animals. I don’t know how she has managed to slide by until now, but she really ought to start treating suspects like human beings. If she doesn’t, it is bound to catch up with her one day.”

I was not planning on making a big deal out of this. It was just a few missed meals and some cold nights. I had been through tougher times than this, like the time five years ago.

I just could not resist giving Officer Jackson a gentle nudge. He listened intently and nodded quickly, assuring me with a look, “Absolutely, I will have a word with her in private. Once you are out and feeling better, we will treat you to dinner just to say sorry.”

I had every intention of saying no, but I bit my tongue. It was the thought that counted, right? It was the next morning when I found out I could finally leave. I had been cooped up for nearly half a month. Stepping into the lobby of the police station, I was hit with a wave of deja vu, as if the frantic night Idris and I arrived was just yesterday.

Scott, we have wrapped up Noah’s case. Thanks for being so cooperative with our investigation,” Officer Jackson

Jackson, you have thanked me a million times

someone coming to get you? I can have someone drive you home.” I looked up at the clear blue sky, the fluffy white clouds. Lake City was showing off its best weather today, the sun beaming down. Having missed the fresh air so

Young,” Officer Jackson was the first to break the silence, flashing a smile at Idris who was standing a short distance

gave a small nod, his gaze finding

other, yet somehow as if it was just yesterday. I could not help but wonder how he had been these past few days. He seemed to carry a hint of tiredness that

me. At that thought, I mentally rolled my eyes at myself. I was always making myself out

a shadow, and asked, “Hungry?

caught off guard for a second by his question. I realized he always asked whether I was hungry or cold. Even when he had business to discuss, he would make sure