Chapter 114

I sat quietly, looking out the window without saying much.

He said he was concerned others might give me a hard time….

The car arrived at the police station. Not a word passed between Steven and me until the car came to a

stop.

He just quietly followed behind me.

Right as we were about to step into the police station, I abruptly halted, my heart racing. Anxiously, my eyes darted toward a corner.

Someone was there. Even with just a brief glance, it was unmistakably the murderer living in my

house.

I didn’t know if Rachel had informed Zion about the murderer or if Zion had locked down on him…. Terrified, I instinctively clung to Steven’s arm. Feeling his warmth, I slowly eased my nerves.

Steven paused, likely sensing my fear. He gently wrapped his arm around my shoulder. “Don’t be scared. I’ve got you.”

Steven and I walked into the interview room together. On the way t officer. She looked at Steven in surprise, her cheeks and ears turning red.

“Well, look who finally decided to dress properly.”

only seen Steven in ill–fitting attire.

bumped into

wondered why Steven always opted for that worn–out hoodie and too–short

appeared to be from years ago, perhaps something he

female officer added with a sweet smile, saying, “You look so good, in that.

quick glance my

female officer finally noticed me and asked, “And you are?”

his guardian,” I responded, feeling a bit irritated about

sights on what belonged

I started to understand why Michael used to dislike people coveting his belongings.

introducing, “This is my

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surprised. “You’re actually…” Her words trailed

But he was living as a homeless man not too long ago,” the female

wonder.

me. She was

Steven’s hand and headed to

serious as he looked at Michael sitting

“What are we waiting

everyone involved is here,”

out a recorder and played the backup copy of the phone recording

from that moment.

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