“No, nobody was at home when I left with my friend.”
“Then why would Mr. Newton be found unconscious in your house with a bullet in his stomach?”
“I really don’t know why he came.”
“May I ask what is your relationship with Mr. Newton?” He glanced at Michael briefly.
“He is a friend, he rented the apartment two houses before mine two years ago. He often visits me and once he had waited for me inside when I wasn’t around to prank me as he said. I believe that was what he wanted to do last night.”
“Only to meet the fate he did,” Hale nodded, scribbling on his notepad, “do you have any idea who might want to hurt you? Apparently, your explanation sounds like Mr. Newton took your bullet. Do you have any suspect in mind?”
Sasha shook her head, “no.”
“Nobody? Have you had any misunderstand
