The Woman From Hell

"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?

feel, Mrs. Grant. Your son is missing and you're anxiously waiting for news. We totally understand

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

a truly responsible police officer. His answer had

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

I was not anxious enough

Royce, but I won't get in your way.

don't mind not meeting Alex either, but please let me come with you. At least let me see and hear news about

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

Chief Royce had agreed.

you. If you're not in good health, then please don't go. I promise you that I'll contact you

thanks for the concern.

eight in the morning, and that was less

tall and dark