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

on their heads. However, they skillfully dodged his gesture, leaving his hand

discovered the remains. I’m a very good swimmer, and no one else is more qualified to explain

as if he had no recollection of the

the siblings away voiced his impatience, “Ms. Thorne, we’re pressed for time. Could

brought up, instead focusing

that both of them had full police insignial on

moment of contemplation, she said, “Could you all please wait a bit longer. for me? I need to make

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

these two officers, but I’m not sure if I’m overthinking things. That’s why I’m entrusting Grandma Laura and Aurora to you two for now. Here’s

numbers, then turned to Laura, who was standing by the baby stroller, and said hastily, “Mom, Nilou and Rhizone are reliable kids. If

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them, just go.”

it simply, she really didn’t have the time

trusted her daughter and solemnly

Lysander was able to accompany the two slightly suspicious police officers without any lingering worries. She chose to sit

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of danger, at the very least, she had the option to escape

police officers had escorted Lysander away did they finally

seat even pulled out his phone, his fingers swiftly

on the outskirts of the city, so it wasn’t particularly remote. Even if one really wanted to go further into the mountain to the village, one

the opportunity, Lysander initiated a conversation

mentioned earlier that there’s been a development in the case. Have you confirmed the identity of the deceased? When I found out about the remains in the lake, I was genuinely terrified/After all, just the morning before yesterday, we

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

this. However, the response to Lysander was, “Why

practically confirmed the suspicion Lysander

children should have already met up with the

so, she could fully focus on making a plan

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would it hurt to reveal a bit in advance? When I was in the village, I never heard of anyone missing.

simply not possible. That’s just

right, I won’t ask about that anymore. In the lake…”