Chapter 54

Detective Benson wrote down Amelia's phone number and got ready to call as soon as he was positive he had it due to his findings.

Taking note of the late hour, he thought it would be better to give her a call the next day.

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Detective Benson was expected to begin his shift at 9:00 AM, and he was prepared for work by 8:30 AM. His mind drifted to Amelia while he was leaving, and that's when he decided to make the call.

"Hello?"

"Hi, who is this, please?" Amelia questioned, her tone cautious.

"I am Detective Benson. I hope you remember me?" he asked, hoping for a positive response.

Amelia's mind flashed back to the day of the incident. After her father committed suicide, the police had arrived swiftly, and Detective Benson had been one of the officers on the scene.

Before leaving, he had assured Amelia that his team would commence an investigation into the cause of her father's demise.

"Yes, Detective, I remember you," Amelia said firmly, her voice tinged with the pain of the memory.

"