Matt stood before the door, his brow furrowing as he stared at the two officers on his porch. The cold night air seeped through the c***k of the open door, sending a shiver up his spine. “Hello, Officer?” he asked cautiously, his voice low but firm. “What can I do for you?”
Behind him, Alice hovered like a hawk, her phone clutched tightly in her hand, ready to summon their lawyer at a moment’s notice. She shot the officers a suspicious glance, her protective instincts kicking in.
The taller officer adjusted his cap, his eyes scanning Matt’s face intently. “Is your name Mr. Matt Forrest?”
Matt hesitated for a second before nodding. “Yes?”
The shorter officer, who had been silent until now, stepped forward and held out his phone. On the screen was a photo that made Matt’s heart skip a be
