The forensic expert swiftly licked his lips and scolded himself inwardly because he had not thought to bring some water with him. He ought to have known that he would speak a lot because that had not happened for the first time. Steve sighed deep down inside and then lightly shook his head.
Still, Claire noticed the movement, and her eyes marginally widened. She did not know what to make out of that reaction and decided to wait and see what else would occur.
“Did you ask Mr Murray to allow a search of his house?” James inquired, leaning slightly forward and staring steadily at Steven Gilchrist.
The Sergeant imagined that a search might have led to some clues. Of course, provided that there were any to find inside that house.
Steven nodded, wetting his dry lips with his tongue, and said
