The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 707 Escape Plan

The two police officers appeared unfamiliar and were not the ones Lysander had seen by the lake before, yet they recognized Lysander immediately upon seeing her.

“You’re Ms. Lysander Thorne, right?”

“Correct.”

“Here’s the thing. There have been some new developments in the case of the body found in the lake a while back. We went to the Guerra family’s old house, but you weren’t there. We were told you had come here. Our investigation has uncovered some new information, and we need you to come to the station to provide a statement. Would you mind accompanying us to the police station?”

The tone of the police officer was quite polite.

Lysander was torn between Josiah, who had left with Tiffany, and abandoning the case at hand. All she could think of was to resolve the issue as quickly and methodically as possible. Glancing at the police car parked outside, she agreed without a second thought, “All right, I’ll go with you.”

The night was thick, and the incessant alternating red and blue lights atop the patrol car inexplicably stirred a sense of unease and confusion.

Nilou hastily led Rhizone to chase after Lysander. “Dr. Thorne, let us go with you. At the time of the incident, Rhizone and I were at the scene. We might be able to assist. Besides, we’ve never ridden in a police car before.”

It was common for children to show interest in police cars, but no one realized that it was actually just an excuse she had come up with on the spot.

After giving it some thought, Lysander agreed. “All right, let’s go together then.”

She was just about to take the hands of the siblings when one of the officers firmly refused, saying, “No, they can’t come along.”

His colleague subtly nudged him in the ribs, a gesture so slight yet it didn’t escape Lysander’s peripheral vision.

The figure of the speaking police officer seemed vaguely familiar, as if Lysander

had seen him somewhere before but where exactly was it

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For a moment, Lysander couldn’t remember.

Noticing the tension in the atmosphere, the other police officer attempted to mediate. “Here’s the thing, Ms. Thorne. These two kids are too young. Their testimonies won’t be credible, so taking them along won’t do any good. It’s probably best to leave them at home.”

Foldhed

down, intending to pat Rhizone and Nilou on their heads. However, they skillfully

explained earnestly, “Officer, have you forgotten? I was the one who swam to the bottom of the lake and discovered the remains. I’m a very good swimmer, and no one else

officer seemed completely taken aback, as if he had no recollection

“Ms. Thorne, we’re pressed for time. Could you please stop hesitating? This is

both skillfully avoided discussing the matter that Rhizone had brought up, instead focusing their efforts on urging Lysander

quietly observed them, noting that both of them had full police insignial on their uniforms, and the parked pólice car outside looked quite authentic.

“Could you all please wait a bit longer. for me? I need to make sure my children at home are settled before

gently took hold of Nilou and Rhizone’s hands, one in each of hers. Once they crossed the threshold, she immediately began to

That’s why I’m entrusting Grandma Laura and Aurora to you two for now. Here’s the phone number of the Guerra family’s driver. Once I leave,

numbers, then turned to Laura, who was standing by

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them, just go.”

it simply, she really didn’t have the time

and solemnly agreed

accompany the two slightly suspicious police officers without any lingering worries.

Finished

she had the option

the police officers had escorted Lysander away

even pulled out his phone, his fingers swiftly dancing across

if one really wanted to go further into the mountain to the village, one would still have to pass through a residential

the opportunity, Lysander initiated a conversation with the two police

Have you confirmed the identity of the deceased? When I found out about

morning, but it wasn’t until the afternoon. that she

truly police officers working on the case, there was no way they wouldn’t have known this. However, the response to Lysander was, “Why are you asking

in attitude practically confirmed the suspicion Lysander harbored.

the time. By now, Laura and the children should have already met up with the driver

on making a plan to

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the car; would it hurt to reveal a bit in advance? When I was in the village, I never heard of anyone missing. I’m extremely curious about the identity

just

won’t ask about that