The Doctor's Silence

"We did a fingerprint scan in the victim's room earlier..."

"And what were the results?"

The detective took a deep breath. "No traces or prints that could identify the owner. But we suspect a shadowy group, a dark community, that is rumored to have a base on the outskirts of the city."

"A dark community?"

Clara frowned, feeling a sense of unease at the thought of such depravity still existing.

"That's what we believe, but no one can confirm their existence, even after searching the remote areas, including the forests."

It sounded trivial, but it was quite complicated.

Thinking about it, Clara rubbed her temples and excused herself from the room.

Seeing this, Joe felt concerned and followed her. "Miss Lara..."

He stopped mid-sentence as the woman, leaning back against the patio chair, gestured for him to be quiet. "Didn't we agree not to use formal titles?"

"O-okay, alright. But you look pale. Are you sure you're okay? Or should I order some food delivery for you?"

"Deal!"

Joe hadn't e