Chapter 988

That night, Shawn worked late at the precinct due to a heavy workload. As the night grew darker, Hazel's calls became more frequent. She asked, "Shawn, are you coming back tonight? I'm scared being here alone." Shawn reassured her, "Of course, I'm coming back. I won't leave you alone in the hotel. Keep all the lights on and don't open the door for anyone. I have my key card." "Okay. Please hurry back," she pleaded. "Go to bed early," he suggested. "No. I want to wait for you," Hazel insisted, making Shawn smile warmly. The other officers noticed how Shawn's usually stern expression softened when he answered the calls. Naturally, they did not need to guess who was on the other end. Before leaving, Shawn stopped by Conan's office one last time to check on the case. At this point, Conan practically flinched every time his phone rang, and seeing Shawn only made him more anxious. "Did the forensics team send the results yet?" Shawn asked. Conan shook his head. "They're expediting