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?

on the other end of the phone. He said, "I understand how you feel, Mrs. Grant. Your son

we've accepted the case, so this is our job. We're going to Sea City under official duties and can't allow

truly responsible police officer. His answer had always been concise

that I would get emotional and disrupt their questioning or even

not anxious enough to lose my sense

but I won't get in your way. I just

but please let me come with you. At least let me see and hear news about my child first thing itself. Please

have a team meeting at eight in the

Chief Royce had agreed.

time to get a doctor to perform an examination for you. If you're not in good health, then please don't

thanks for the concern.

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

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