Chapter 32
Hana walked into the police station, her heart pounding with the effort of remaining calm. She gave her name at the front desk and endured a short wait.
“Mrs Du Rose, thanks for coming in,” the officer smiled at her as he shook her hand. His manner was gentle and his dark Māori features added to the official uniform, giving him a handsome quality to rival her husband’s. “You’re a hard lady to reach.”
“Is Detective Inspector Odering here?” Hana asked, looking around the south Auckland station. The furnishings and paint work smacked of government institution. “He left a message for me earlier. I came as soon as I could but I’ve left my daughter with my in-laws, so I can’t be long.”
“No, ma’am. He asked me to show you.” The officer stepped back smartly, holding the heavy door o
