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?

you feel, Mrs. Grant. Your son is missing

our job. We're going to Sea City under official duties and can't allow the victim's family to get involved when we're at

truly responsible police officer. His answer had always been concise

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

anxious enough to lose my sense

that you're worried, Chief Royce, but I won't get in your

not meeting Alex either, but please let me come with you. At least let me see and

the phone. "We'll have a team meeting at eight in

Chief Royce had agreed.

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

for the concern.

was doing very well. Chief Royce said that they were having a meeting at eight in the morning, and

the bathroom door, a tall and