Facade of Love

Chapter 304 Visiting Charlie

Idris was trying to soothe my fears, I knew. I nodded, my gaze falling as I whispered, “Has Renata been laid to rest?”

“No,” Idris replied, shaking his head. “Her body is still at the station. It’s a murder case, and she was sent by Capital City to help out with the investigation here in Lake City. They haven’t gone public with her death yet, so the funeral will have to wait.”

The realization struck me then: Renata had been sent to look into Noah’s case, and right after it wrapped up, she was killed.

This whole thing..

“Don’t let your thoughts run wild,” Idris said, as if he could sense the turmoil inside me. His voice was low and calm, a sound that filled the space around us. “Renata’s death was just a tragic fluke. It’s got nothing to do with you.”

“What did Officer Jackson want with you?” I eyed him curiously as he began to speak. Officer Jackson had just been outside my hospital room, and to be clear, he was not there for Idris, but he was looking for me. It was merely that Idris was there at the time, which was why he managed to send Officer Jackson on his way.

Idris’s lips tightened, his handsome, dark eyes thoughtful. “He was not looking for me. We just bumped into each other at the hospital.”

That explanation could work, but I was not buying it.

of emotions in my chest and did not press him further. I gave a small nod and steered the conversation elsewhere. “How’s Grandma Young been these last couple

he nodded. “Yeah, she’s doing a lot better. Her sleep

my fingers. “Did Grandma

“Mhm.”

was soft, then silence fell.

my brows, then abruptly met his gaze. “She

his brows knitting together. “Is something wrong?” After pausing for a few seconds, I wondered if Madam Young

clearly curious about where I was going with this. “Is there something you want

heart did a little flip, and I quickly covered it up. “No, just wondering. Oh, and I heard that people

was the strong, silent type, so even though he was caught off guard,

subject. “So, you’re thinking about visiting a church?

a firm nod. “Yeah, just wanted to check it out.“‘

deep, dark eyes. “Interested in

much out there we can’t see with our own eyes. 1 can’t dismiss it just because I haven’t experienced it personally, but I’m not devout either.

“Fair enough. I’ll make the arrangements. Grandma might want to join

lighter after shifting away from the topic of Lorrell. The cold was seeping in from outside, and after sitting for a bit, I started to feel it. Time to head