Chapter 707 Escape Plan

The two police officers appeared unfamiliar and were not the ones Lysander had seen by the lake before, yet they recognized Lysander immediately upon seeing her.

“You’re Ms. Lysander Thorne, right?”

“Correct.”

“Here’s the thing. There have been some new developments in the case of the body found in the lake a while back. We went to the Guerra family’s old house, but you weren’t there. We were told you had come here. Our investigation has uncovered some new information, and we need you to come to the station to provide a statement. Would you mind accompanying us to the police station?”

The tone of the police officer was quite polite.

Lysander was torn between Josiah, who had left with Tiffany, and abandoning the case at hand. All she could think of was to resolve the issue as quickly and methodically as possible. Glancing at the police car parked outside, she agreed without a second thought, “All right, I’ll go with you.”

The night was thick, and the incessant alternating red and blue lights atop the patrol car inexplicably stirred a sense of unease and confusion.

Nilou hastily led Rhizone to chase after Lysander. “Dr. Thorne, let us go with you. At the time of the incident, Rhizone and I were at the scene. We might be able to assist. Besides, we’ve never ridden in a police car before.”

It was common for children to show interest in police cars, but no one realized that it was actually just an excuse she had come up with on the spot.

After giving it some thought, Lysander agreed. “All right, let’s go together then.”

She was just about to take the hands of the siblings when one of the officers firmly refused, saying, “No, they can’t come along.”

His colleague subtly nudged him in the ribs, a gesture so slight yet it didn’t escape Lysander’s peripheral vision.

The figure of the speaking police officer seemed vaguely familiar, as if Lysander had seen him somewhere before but where exactly was it

moment, Lysander

the thing, Ms. Thorne. These two kids are too young. Their testimonies won’t be credible, so taking

intending to pat Rhizone and Nilou on their heads. However, they

“Officer, have you forgotten? I was the one who swam to the bottom of the lake and discovered the remains. I’m a very good swimmer, and no one else is more qualified to explain the

response, the police officer seemed completely taken aback, as if he

police officer who initially turned the siblings away voiced his impatience, “Ms. Thorne, we’re pressed for time. Could you please stop hesitating? This is a homicide case, so

that Rhizone had brought up, instead focusing their efforts on urging Lysander to

quietly observed them, noting that both of them had full police insignial on their uniforms, and the parked pólice car outside looked quite

all please wait a bit longer. for me? I

Rhizone’s hands, one in each of hers. Once they crossed the threshold,

I’m not sure if I’m overthinking things. That’s why I’m entrusting Grandma Laura and Aurora to you two for now. Here’s the phone number of the Guerra family’s driver. Once

turned to Laura, who was standing by the baby stroller, and said hastily, “Mom, Nilou and Rhizone

it simply, she really didn’t have the

daughter and solemnly agreed to her request.

was able to accompany the two slightly suspicious police officers without any lingering worries. She chose to sit in the back seat of

she had the

after the police officers had escorted Lysander away did they finally

passenger seat even pulled out his phone, his fingers swiftly dancing across the screen as

Even if one really wanted to go further into the mountain to the village, one would still have to pass through

the opportunity, Lysander initiated a conversation with the two police

you confirmed the identity of the deceased? When I found out about the remains in the lake, I was genuinely

indeed arrived near the lake in the morning, but it wasn’t until

way they wouldn’t have known this. However, the response to Lysander was, “Why are you asking so many questions? I’ll tell you

attitude practically confirmed the suspicion Lysander harbored.

the time. By now, Laura and the children should have already met up with the driver from the

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