Cedrick knew Gwendolyn well enough to be aware that she would stop her car and contact emergency services if she encountered a stranger in danger or in need of help. However, she would never allow an unfamiliar person into her car.

As Cedrick examined the surveillance camera screens, his breathing grew heavy. It was evident to him that the person in the car was intentionally trying to avoid being captured by the public surveillance cameras.

While Cedrick could make out some details, such as a muscular physique and a partially visible shoulder, he couldn’t determine the man’s identity.

Salinsburgh had recently experienced a surge in mysterious incidents, placing an increased workload on the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Analyzing the scene, Cedrick concluded, “There are no signs of a struggle or any potential weapons that could be connected to a crime. It is possible that the man is indeed an acquaintance of Gwenny’s.”

He turned to Swain and instructed, “Check with the nearby businesses around the bridge and inquire if any of them have outdoor surveillance cameras installed. We might obtain valuable footage that can shed light on the situation.”

It could potentially be their first breakthrough in the investigation.

“You’re right, Boss. I’ll be right on it.”

As Swain prepared to leave, he felt a moment of concern for Cedrick’s well-being. He paused at the door and reminded, “Boss, I understand you’re anxious, but please take care of yourself too. It’s winter, the rain is freezing cold, and you’re still soaking wet. We wouldn’t want you falling sick before finding Mrs. Jenson.”

Cedrick’s stern look silenced Swain.

“All right, I’m off.” He shrugged and exited the room.

Despite his damp hair and dripping clothes since his return from the canyon, Cedrick chose to ignore his discomfort.

He reached for a pack of cigarettes from the drawer, something he hadn’t done in years since becoming a parent.

However, that night, he decided to indulge, knowing he wouldn’t be seeing the kids and, therefore, wouldn’t need to worry about smelling like nicotine.

With his lighter in hand, he lit the cigarette and took a deep drag as if releasing the built-up stress and tension within him.

the bitter smoke filled his lungs, he coughed

broke your rules and smoked. I deserve to be punished by you. Can you see that? Please let me find you

himself to let go of all the heartache he had

to stand tall in the face of adversity was sobbing, consumed by

outside masked his sobs in the

finished his

turned off his phone long ago to prevent Nico and Charles from reaching him, Cedrick reached into the drawer and retrieved another phone, dialing the number he had memorized by

disappointment, he received the same message as before, telling him that

phone was still switched on left Cedrick

the situation, the unsettling facts surrounding the incident refused to escape his mind. There were no signs of a struggle in the car, indicating that the man who got into her car was someone

appeared to be in perfect condition, meaning

landed, there was no trace of blood or any

washed away any potential clues, leaving Cedrick haunted by the

Cedrick stared at the photos captured by the surveillance

he got up from his desk, walked out of the office, and retrieved the phone one of

severely damaged, smashed

Investigation behind, he set off to seek assistance from someone

phone in a transparent plastic bag to Owen, Cedrick asked, “Can you fix

remains of the phone before shaking his head regretfully. “I’m so sorry, Mr. Jenson. This phone is beyond repair. Even if

“I don’t need you to fix the phone entirely. Just put the chip back together and connect it to another display screen so I can see the contents

request, Owen nodded

it take for you to do

I’d say

a blank check on Owen’s table. “I don’t care if you have to skip meals or burn

the sight of the blank check. “Don’t worry, Mr. Jenson. I’ll survive on coffee and energy drinks tonight and

his contact number and departed the basement at

of the window, her eyes fixated on the falling

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