Chapter 42

Mike chuckled as he walked inside, cradling Sandra in his arms. Just then, Arnold came back from outside. Seeing Mike, who was only seven years older, Arnold respectfully greeted him. "Uncle Mike." Mike acknowledged him with a nod and noticed something in Arnold's hands. He asked, "What do you have there?" Arnold instinctively tried to hide it, but realizing the action was too obvious, he replied, "Just a bunch of useless papers I was about to throw away." Mike didn't say anything but fixed Arnold with a scrutinizing gaze that implied, "Go on, keep lying." Realizing he couldn't bluff his way out, Arnold reluctantly revealed the stack of documents. It contained all the background information on Felicia that Matthew had investigated. "What do you need this for?" Mike frowned. "Nothing much. Just thought I'd take a look," Arnold replied, maintaining his composure. "Nothing else?" "Nope." Arnold smiled, then asked, "Uncle Mike, why are you so interested in this? Are you worried I