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Dad was hospitalized again, this time due to his emotional breakdown.
He was sedated and forcibly kept in the hospital for three days.
Throughout those days, Sophie never visited.
As he attempted to leave the hospital against medical advice, Tony arrived with a
team.
Tony looked uncomfortable, “Harper, you need to come with us.”
Dad struggled to sit up, his hair now half white, his face rough with stubble.
He inquired, “Any progress on Emily’s case?”
Tony nodded and shook his head.
Then he hesitated, “It’s urgent, but there’s more. We need you at the station not just as
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a family member of the victim but because…”
“Because what?”
“Because you are also family to the
suspect.”
Dad looked bewildered.
He seemed to question his own hearing.
Tony sighed deeply.
“The murderer has been caught… it’s Sophie.”
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