Chapter 10:
A heavy silence settled over Hunter Estate.
No one spoke after reading William Hunter’s letter.
The words echoed through every corner of the room.
Trust no one… especially not the person who has always been closest to the Hunter family.
Emily slowly folded the letter.
“Who could he have meant?”
No one answered.
Because everyone in the room had become a suspect.
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Detective Reed broke the silence.
“The VHS tape.”
Everyone looked toward the old cassette lying inside the metal box.
“If William left a recording…”
“…it’s probably the most important piece of evidence we have.”
Ethan frowned.
“Who still owns a VHS player?”
Margaret smiled faintly.
“William never threw anything away.”
She looked at Zach.
“There’s an old projector in your father’s study.”
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