Chapter 28 Mum’s request

Matthew's phone calls led him through a maze of information, piecing together details about the car crash from three years ago. His informant, a well-connected individual with access to confidential information, finally provided a crucial piece of the puzzle: the name of the drunk driver, Allan Smith, who had tragically died six months after the incident. Frowning with suspicion, Matthew pressed his informant for more details about Allan Smith's death. “How did he die?” he asked, his voice edged with urgency. The informant sighed briefly before responding, “It was natural causes. Heart failure.” Matthew processed this information, his mind racing with possibilities. Thanking his informant, he swiftly made his way to Claire's apartment, his determination fueling his steps. Meanwhile, Claire, still grappling with the grief of her parents' untimely death, found solace in revisiting their belongings. She opened a box that had remained untouched, containing her mother's cherished it