Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 668

1 glanced up, spotting an elderly couple shuffling in, hand in hand, their faces tight with worry.

The desk officer was about to stand when I beat him to it. "Mr. Yule, Mrs. Yule."

They turned toward me, startled. Mrs. Yule's face lit up, a brief flicker of joy breaking through the tension." Narelle..." she started,

"She's not Narelle," Mr. Yule cut in gently, pulling her back. His tone was steady, but the heartbreak in his eyes was unmistakable.

Mrs. Yule's joy shattered instantly, replaced by a deep sadness that made my chest ache. I stepped closer, trying to ground them. "Mr. Yule, Mrs. Yule, what's going on? Are you here to file a report?" I had stolen the officer's line, but he stepped in professionally anyway. "If you're here to report something, please

follow me."

But they didn't move. Instead, Mr. Yule started explaining, "For the past few days, someone's been banging on our door, yelling that if we don't behave, they'll hurt us badly."

glance at the officer, who was already

let out a heavy sigh. "We've

long has this been

answered, glancing

voice trembling as she pleaded, "Officer, please, you have to help

give me as much detail as you can." He

me like he wanted to say something. His lips moved, but no words came

something in me. "Go on with the officer. I'll finish up here and come find you soon," I said, trying to sound

a colleague. I hurried to wrap up my paperwork, then made my way to the Yules'

their story, repeating over and over that they had no idea

say anything specific?" the officer asked. "Were they asking for money or

spend it anyway. When you die, it'll just go to someone

clicked this wasn't random. Whoever was behind this knew them well.

any signs of