Chapter 82

"And we've also uncovered something else," Darren said. "It's possible that Nora isn't suffering from a mental illness." I came to an abrupt halt and asked, "Are you suggesting that she's feigning her illness?" Darren nodded and replied, "It's entirely possible. We've already had her evaluated by a psychiatrist." I gaped in astonishment, my thoughts momentarily paralyzed. If she truly had been feigning her illness all along, she had managed to deceive Fred for years without revealing her deception. It was inconceivable that such a young child could be so manipulative. Darren tousled my hair and said, "Have the plane tickets been booked? You should head back tomorrow." I knew he was trying to keep me out of this mess, so I replied, "They've already been booked." Darren didn't press further. He simply took out his car keys and said, "I'll give you a ride back to the hotel." I suddenly recalled the elderly man who was living alone and asked, "Is it possible to make a quick stop s