Chapter 26: Interrogations and Intrigues

Mariana sat in the back of the police car, her hands folded tightly in her lap, lost in her own thoughts. What would await her at the police station? Would she be able to provide the answers they sought? As the car rolled to a stop, Mariana's heart skipped a beat. She glanced out the window, finding herself met with curious stares from onlookers outside the station. She swallowed hard, her nerves tingling as she stepped out of the car, the officers flanking her. Avoiding the prying gazes, Mariana followed the officers into the station. The fluorescent lights overhead cast a sterile glow over the hallway. As they passed an interrogation room, Mariana's breath caught in her throat. Through the one-way window, she caught sight of familiar faces—Tiago, Kyle, and Lorenzo. They sat together, seemingly calm and composed, their demeanour casual as if they were simply waiting for a routine appointment. Mariana pressed her palm against the cool glass. "Tiago," she whispered, her voice barely