The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 431

“Drive faster!” When Rachel was talking to Julian, she had a pale look, and her voice was shaking. He was already driving at the maximum speed limit as he consoled, “Rae, don’t worry yourself too much. Things might not be as bad as you think.”

“I don’t know what I’m supposed to think.” Clenching her cell phone tightly, she had her gaze fixed on the screen as she read Jolly’s message over and over again. She couldn’t imagine what the worst thing could be.

Half an hour later, they stopped outside the hotel. The police had handled the scene and set a perimeter around it. The crowd forming outside the hotel room was talking about the incident. “The police arrested a man this morning.”

“Why?” “I heard that he was trying to get his hands on a minor. I saw that girl this morning. She looks like she is around sixteen or seventeen. What a rotten guy.” “The pervert has no shame.”

The crowd fell into silence as they learned the truth. The room had limited access as outsiders were not allowed, and no police were guarding the scene while they left with the evidence. Rachel was desperate as she grabbed the first person she saw on his arm in a strong grip, and she asked, “Where’s the girl you’re talking about?”

The person was surprised by her sudden outburst. “Who are you?” “I’m her older sister! Where is she now?” “Rae.” Julian caught up with her and made an apology to the person. “We’re truly sorry about that.”

Shooting Rachel one last glance, the person walked away from the scene hastily. Seeing her eyes turn red and puffy, Julian held her hands to comfort her. “Don’t worry. Let me ask around first.”

“Chris!” Jolly’s voice echoed across the hallway. while they were talking. “Chris.” “You’re finally here!” She made a beeline to Rachel. “The police have left.”

“Where’s Jess?” “I don’t know. She wasn’t here ever since I arrived. I asked the police officer, but they didn’t tell me anything due to the policy of privacy.” Rachel struggled free from Julian’s grip and turned on her heels toward the exit.

“Rae! Where are you going?” “The police station.” The police were already half done with recording the statements for the investigation when Rachel made it to the police station. “You’re Jessica Egerton’s older sister?”

“I know her older brother. I’ve been looking after her since she came to Riverdale.” “I see. The police officer flipped through his notes. “I’m sorry. We can’t disclose her condition to you. The record here shows that the suspect and you were husband and wife.”

“We had a divorce! Besides, he’s not the kind of person who will do this!” Rachel wouldn’t believe that Justin would really harm Jessica.

Thinking that she was defending the suspect, at pleat formed between the officer’s brows. “We will rely on evidence. A few words aren’t helping us to solve the case. You can leave now until we summon you for further investigation.” She clenched her fists on her sides. “I want to see Officer Hawkins.”

The police officer was taken aback. “You know her?

“Where is she now?” “Officer Hawkins left Riverdale to attend a meeting due to the order. She isn’t available for the time being.” “Impossible! We were talking to each other a few days ago. “At that, she took her phone out and made a call for Janice.

“Sorry, the number you’ve dialed is not available.” “Miss Hudson, Officer Hawkins is attending a meeting. For safety measures, she needs to turn in her cell phone.”