The Charming Ex-Wife

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

a moment, Lysander couldn’t remember.

police officer attempted to mediate. “Here’s the thing, Ms. Thorne. These two kids are too young. Their testimonies won’t be credible, so taking them along won’t do any good. It’s probably best to leave

spoke, he bent down, intending to pat Rhizone and Nilou on their heads.

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

seemed completely taken aback, as if he had

impatience, “Ms. Thorne, we’re pressed for time. Could you please stop hesitating? This is a homicide case, so bringing

skillfully avoided discussing the matter that Rhizone had brought up,

police insignial on their uniforms, and the

wait a bit longer. for me? I need to make sure my children at home

spoke, she gently took hold of Nilou and Rhizone’s hands, one in each of hers. Once they crossed the

two officers, but 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 I leave,

for too long. She quickly scribbled down a series of numbers, then turned to Laura, who was standing by the baby stroller, and said hastily, “Mom, Nilou and Rhizone are reliable kids. If they ask you

didn’t have the

daughter and solemnly agreed to

well–being of those important to her, Lysander was able to accompany the two slightly suspicious police officers without any

least, she had the option to escape by jumping out of the car.

after the police officers had escorted Lysander away

relaxing. The one in the passenger seat even pulled out his phone, his fingers

outskirts of the city, so it wasn’t particularly remote. Even if one really wanted to go

opportunity, Lysander initiated a conversation with the two police officers.

of the deceased? When I found out about the remains in the lake, I was genuinely terrified/After all, just

near the lake in the morning, but it wasn’t

there was no way they wouldn’t have known this. However, the response to Lysander was, “Why are you asking so many questions? I’ll tell you when

attitude practically confirmed the suspicion Lysander harbored.

Laura and the children should have already