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?

how you feel, Mrs. Grant. Your son is missing and you're anxiously waiting

City under official duties and can't allow

must admit that Chief Royce was a truly responsible police

emotional and

was not anxious enough to

understand that you're worried, Chief Royce, but I won't get in your way. I just

meeting Alex either, but please let me come with you. At least

on the other end of the phone. "We'll have a team meeting

Chief Royce had agreed.

your current health condition, I suggest you take time to get a doctor to perform an examination for you. If you're not in good health, then please don't go. I promise you that I'll contact you immediately once

for the concern. I'll take care

they were having a meeting at eight in the morning, and that was less than an hour from now. I had to pack up quickly and go to the

I opened the bathroom door, a tall and