Chapter 86
Herman had given the whole house a once–over, but couldn’t find any useful leads
He paused hesitantly in front of the last closed door on the second floor.
It was a room that even Seraphina hadn’t been in She looked relaxed, leaning against the hallway wall, smiling at Herman, Mr Herman, the incident happened downstairs Fidelia never came upstairs, so this room is definitely unrelated”
Hearing this, Herman turned to look at Seraphina, Ms Bennett, would you mind if we took a peek?
Seraphina shrugged. Td like to as well, but I can’t open the door.”
“Ms Bennett, since you live here, aren’t you curious about this locked room?”
“Even if I’m curious, there’s nothing I can do. After all, it’s not my house” Seraphina laughed and added, “But it’s not hard to guess what’s in there, considering the previous lady of the house is deceased‘
Hearing this, Herman lingered his gaze on her face, “Ms. Bennett, what do you know about the late Mrs. Lawson?”
“I returned home only in April, what do you think I could know?” Seraphina retorted
“In such a short time, Ms. Bennett, your relationship with Mr. Lawson has become quite intimate, how impressive”
“Not really” Seraphina said I know I am irresistible
Hearing this, Herman gave her a deep look.
Seraphina considered for a moment, then asked. “Mr. Herman, the case seems pretty clear cut. What are you still doubtful about?
Herman stood tall, his gaze fixed on Seraphina. Im just a bit puzzled, why did Fidelia choose to fight you with a knife for so long when she had a gun?”
her brows in thought, “That is indeed a question… Unfortunately, you shot Fidelia dead, so
words, Herman’s gaze darkened, lingering
I say something wrong? Seraphina
while. Herman finally spoke. “No, you’re absolutely
young officer, and upon learning nothing was found, he
out, and after closing the door, she went
she had tidied up. It looked clean and tidy. Herman hadn’t
walked in, sat in the chair behind the desk,
her picture was still on
when she looked away, her gaze fell on a painting
for a long time,
visited
quiet. He was lying on his side on the bed,
entered, his gaze immediately fell
he wasn’t weaning glasses Without his lenses, his eyes seemed even colder, watching
moment, took out a stack
papers scattered everywhere
didn’t care about the documents, he reached out and grabbed her
was cold. The police haven’t seen these, are you relieved?”
Batch didn’t answer
“Sera
I’ve seen them, I’ve read everything, what do you plan to do
her hand, “Will
him, “You’re so cruel, so sneaky…
Balch slowly let go of
made me just like you, so that you can control me! You did it so
hand tightened around hers again.
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