Stella mirrored her expression, face blank with disbelief.
Alicia turned away, hesitantly asking, "Are you sure the restaurant we wrecked last night was Chukwuka's?"
The more Alicia thought about it, the more something felt off. The man on the phone had a rough, booming voice—nothing like Chukwuka's usual smooth tone. This one sounded shrill in comparison.
Stella and Alicia stared at each other, both frowning. After a long moment, Stella finally nodded. "Should be right? He mentioned the name before. Can't be wrong!"
Alicia raised an eyebrow, forcing a tight smile. "You think?"
The city's heat remained relentless, the sun beating down so fiercely it made squinting necessary. Even glancing up felt uncomfortable.
When they reached the police station, only one officer remained—the other
