The Woman From Hell novel (Wanda and Theo) novel Chapter 1470

"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?

There was silence on the other end of the phone. He said, "I understand how you feel, Mrs. Grant. Your son is missing and you're anxiously waiting for news. We totally understand that."

"But we've accepted the case, so this is 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 work. This isn’t negotiable, so please understand our circumstances."

I must admit that Chief Royce was a truly responsible police officer. His answer had always been concise and clear.

I knew what he meant by that. He was worried that I would get emotional and disrupt their questioning or even make a private appointment with Alex and disrupt the police's plan.

Only I knew that I was not anxious enough to lose my sense of reason yet.