Emma's POV I start my search, scrolling through news articles, blogs, and pictures of the crime scene. But as I dig deeper, I can feel Matthew's gaze burning into the side of my head, his presence looming over me like a shadow. I try to ignore it, focusing on the task at hand, but the tension between us is present. It's like there's an invisible barrier between us, one that neither of us can seem to break through. I steal a glance at him out of the corner of my eye, but his expression gives nothing away. He's unreadable, a mystery I can't seem to solve. I return my attention to the computer, the silence in the room stretching between us like a taut wire. But even as I search for answers, I can't shake the feeling that Matthew's watching me, his gaze weighing heavy on my shoulders. M

