"We've already contacted the police in Sea City. It'll be a few hours before we get there. They'll keep an eye on Alex's whereabouts, and once they've confirmed that he's innocent, we'll approach him immediately. Once we obtain valid information, then we'll inform you first. Please don't worry."

Chief Royce's words did not manage to comfort me much.

"What you're saying is that you're leading the team to Sea City to speak to him face to face?"

"That's right," Chief Royce replied with great certainty.

"Sure, I'll come with you," I blurted out without hesitation.

The other party froze. "But Mrs. Grant, your health—"

"Don't worry about that. I know my body well. I'm more worried about my son now."

We finally had leads. How could I not go?

said, "I understand how you feel, Mrs. Grant. Your son is missing and you're anxiously

official duties and can't allow the victim's family to get involved when we're at work. This isn't negotiable, so

Royce was a truly responsible police officer. His

knew what he meant by that. He was worried that I would get emotional and disrupt their questioning or even make a private appointment with Alex

that I was not anxious

worried, Chief Royce, but I won't get in your way. I just want to

please let me come with you. At least let me see and hear news

of silence on the other end of the phone. "We'll have a team meeting at eight in the morning and confirm the action plan. I'll contact you

Chief Royce had agreed.

perform an examination for you. If you're not in good health, then

thanks for the concern. I'll take care of

well. Chief Royce said that they were having a meeting at eight in the morning, and that was less than an hour from now.

soon as I opened the bathroom door, a tall and dark

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