Chris paced outside the police station. He spotted a young police officer rushing out and quickly approached.

"Pete!"

Pete, the officer in question, greeted him warmly with a grin.

"You rascal!" Chris playfully punched him. "What's going on? Why didn't you let me know beforehand?"

Pete Bellamy scratched his head, still grinning.

Pete was one of the officers who had taken Lena from the Hamertons earlier. It wasn't just Chris who was surprised—even Bianca hadn't expected the police to show up.

Despite this, Pete and Chris had exchanged knowing glances when he left the Hamerton residence. Understanding the situation, Chris had waited for him outside the police station.

Pete lowered his voice. "Chris, don't worry. Lena knows what to say and what not to. She's level-headed, and there won't be any trouble."

"Who ordered you to bring her here?"

a spur-of-the-moment decision. Everything happened so quickly

taken aback. It was

child before her disappearance, so it's standard procedure to bring her in

pondered for a moment

under police protection, as the police station was the safest place. If anyone tried to frame Lena for anything else, it wouldn't work. They had connections in the police station, ensuring

shake his head in amusement. Lina's sisterly bond

surveillance footage. His team is recovering the data, and once it's ready, they'll hand it over to the

"I'll leave Lena in your care for

"No problem!"

the outskirts with Zuko and

police protection, there was no need to worry. All that

Drake during the drive, but he hadn't responded. She bit her lip, sensing something was amiss about the sudden police involvement.

who was looking at her

"Ms. Thompson, why are

I'm looking at you if you weren't looking at

"I..."

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