CHAPTER 139 THE BREAK IN

"Ma'am, we're going to check the inside of the house. Please wait here," one of the officers said. Claire nodded, her stomach in knots as she watched them enter her home. She stood by the car, her mind racing with possibilities. Who would do this if not the crazy-bitched Madeline? She was still trying to get over the fact that she was in the same city with Ethan and now, this. After what felt like an eternity, the officers emerged from the house. "It's clear, ma'am. No one is inside. It looks like someone broke the window but didn't take anything significant." Claire sighed in relief but was still on edge. "Thank you. Do you have any idea who could have done this?" The officer shook his head. "It's hard to say right now. We'll file a report and increase patrols in the area. In the meantime, you might want to get the window fixed and consider additional security measures." "Thank you, officers," Claire said, her mind already racing with thoughts of securing her home. She glanced ar