Chapter 304 Visiting Charlie

Idris was trying to soothe my fears, I knew. I nodded, my gaze falling as I whispered, "Has Renata been laid to rest?" "No," Idris replied, shaking his head. "Her body is still at the station. It’s a murder case, and she was sent by Capital City to help out with the investigation here in Lake City. They haven't gone public with her death yet, so the funeral will have to wait." The realization struck me then: Renata had been sent to look into Noah's case, and right after it wrapped up, she was killed. This whole thing... "Don't let your thoughts run wild," Idris said, as if he could sense the turmoil inside me. His voice was low and calm, a sound that filled the space around us. "Renata's death was just a tragic fluke. It's got nothing to do with you." "What did Officer Jackson want with you?" I eyed him curiously as he began to speak. Officer Jackson had just been outside my hospital room, and to be clear, he was not there for Idris, but he was looking for me. It was merely that I