Scars Of A Broken Bond by Calv Momose

Shirley nearly revealed her own pregnancy, feeling beads of sweat forming on her nose. "Like, my aunt's sister-in-law's sister-in-law wants different food at different times. Her husband's losing patience. They're talking divorce after the baby arrives."

"You seem well-informed." Sergio put on a faint smile.

"Yeah..." Shirley offered a weak grin, relieved. Berating herself for being foolish, she resolved to end her internship soon.

"Ding!" The elevator opened. After bidding Sergio farewell, Shirley hurried out.

Watching her hasty depart, Sergio frowned. Was it just his imagination, or did Shirley appear huge than before? Was it his illusion?

On the second day's early morning, before Sabrina could reach the police station, she received a call from them. "Miss Chavez, the suspect, Galilea Clifford, has taken her own life in jail. She placed a call to you yesterday. Please come to the station."

"What? Galilea's dead?"

"Yes, we discovered it this morning. An autopsy has been performed."

"Alright, I'm on my way."

Ending the call, Sabrina's expression turned grave, her mind filled with apprehension. She had doubted Galilea's honesty. But Galilea's sudden demise in prison seemed too strange.

he could kill Galilea in the prison. Then, Sabrina recalled

in confusion as she hurried to the police

her phone conversation with Galilea the previous day, which she

Sabrina exited the police station, lost in thought, someone called out

Sabrina glanced

learning of Galilea's death. Meeting Sabrina here caught him off guard. After a moment's hesitation, he hastened toward

lips. "You've heard about Galilea's death?" "Yes," Tyrone replied, his eyes

said curtly, preparing to

stepped forward, blocking her path. "Sabrina, can we talk? Let's discuss this calmly.

to talk right now," Sabrina

and unreadable. Though

"I'll give you time to cool off, but

I'll wait for you at the

minutes. I'll be there," Tyrone replied, hurrying into the police station for a brief chat with

looked around the room,

you have to drink?" the