"His name is Evan Brooks. He's the older brother of the victim's fiancée."
Detective Mark froze for a split second, then turned and walked out.
I waited in the interrogation room for three whole hours before a uniformed officer came in with an update. "Ms. Lawson, you're no longer a suspect in this case. But you'll still need to remain available to cooperate with our investigation."
When I got home and pushed open the door, the entire place was a disaster.
I didn't have the energy to clean up. Every muscle in my body felt like lead. I'd barely collapsed onto the couch when the doorbell rang again.
I frowned, dragged myself to my feet, and tapped the screen of the video doorbell to see who was outside.
It was Emily Brooks, Ryan's fiancée.
I almost didn't open the door. I wanted nothi
