Everyone felt a heavy sense of anticipation, but the answer was almost certain.
The area around the tere had been completely dug up.
“Nobody found,” an officer shouted toward the bank.
Those three words stunned espera and Rebecca
Luke’s expression changed, too.
Even Claire, who was lying on the ground, was left confused. She thought, “No… Nothing? The body’s gone? How could it be gone?”
At the police station, everyone was taken to different rooms for questioning
Vespera and the others shared everything that had happened, recounting the events truthfully and providing the audio and video recordings.
Upon hearing that no body had been found, Claire tried even harder to deny the situation. She repeated the same tired excuse, claiming Tina had a mental illness and was always talking nonsense.
She claimed they came to the orchard just to relax, pick some fruit, and dig up some rich soll from the center of the pond to use for their flowers.
After denying that, she began accusing Vespers of trespassing into her home and brainwashing another ill girl to attack Tina. She claimed Vespers was seeking revenge for Tina stealing her husband..
Jas for Lake, the man Claire claimed was being fought over by two women, his testimony was vague. He only mentioned hearing that Tina had come to pick fruit
and that he wanted to surprise her.
When he arrived at the orchard, he saw jade attacking Tina. He admitted to being too scared to intervene but was relieved when Vespera and the others helped. Denton and Hannibal claimed they didn’t know anything.
As for who called the police, that was only an anomous tip. No one knew who it was.
The incident that night was linked to a missing persons case from the years ago. The audio and video recordings showed Claire and Tina’s Involvement, but the crucial evidence was still missing.
Vespers and her group didn’t have much to worry about, except for the fact that they had trespassed on private property.
Additionally, jade, the one who committed the crime, had gone with them. In this situation, there was a possibility that she had been brainwashed into attacking:
Tina
For a moment, it seemed like neither side could let go,
Lake was the first to give his statement and leave, appearing completely detached from the situation. It was clear. He was the initial cause of everything that had unfolded
In the office of the chief, Dominic and his friend satinde
Moments later, someone entered the interogation room and whispered something to the officers.
Vespera and the others were released on bail
hausted, they walked out of the ball. Their shoes were caked with dried mud, and their faces win streaked with dirt.
As soon as Vespera stepped out, she saw Domine standing there, looking Impeccably clean. He seemed to ever have a disheveled moment. He was always composed and calm!
“How was your little trip in the countryside?” he asked with a warm smile, eyeing Vespera, whose face was a little dirty. Her expression clearly showed the frustration of the police being unable to locate the body.
Vespera forced a small, dry simile. She was still unable to comprehend how they hadn’t found the body undertle tree
All the evidence pointed to it being right there, yet something had gone wrong.
“Don’t be discouragel,” Dominic said, reaching up to wipe a speck of dirt from her cheelt. “Maybe the truth will come to light soon enough.”
“Alright,” Vespera responded wealty, already walking toward the ext.
Dominic add, “Are you hungry Want to grab something to eat?”
“Yes, yes, I’m starving!”
Behind them, Galven immediately answered, and Byron weakly echoed, “I’m hungry too.”
Vespera had no appetite, but she couldn’t let the two young men behind her go hungry. “They’re starving Let’s grab something to eat list.” Dominic similed with a hint of amusement. “You really are thoughtful.“
Vespera groaned inwardly. “Hease, no more of this.”
Just then, someone approached from behind. Vespera instinctively thought it was Hyroor Calvert coming over to discuss where to eat. “Thank you for your hard work today. What do you want to eat? Tell me,” she asked, brightening her mood and turning with a soft voice.
But her exporssion Immediately dropped as she saw who it was Hertone switched from warm and caring to cold and sharp, like a heartless stranger.
e her a soft sinile, replying calmly, “Whatever you say. Vespera. We’ll eat whatever you choose.”
Vespera stood frozen.
The others watched in shock. They watched as Lake walked up, being greeted by Vespera’s warm and sweet tone. The scene was so unexpectedly warm and harmonious, it almost made them feel like they were losing their minds,
Dominic furrowed his brows
He pulled Vespera aside and took a few steps, his hand resting on her shoulder. “Ms. Gildon, don’t be so generous with everyone.” Vespera was left speechless. “t_”
