The Interrogation Room

Chris’s POV

The detectives exchanged a look, and then the dark-skinned guy nodded. “Yes, there will be a bail hearing. But until then, your family will remain in custody.”

My father’s jaw tightened, but he didn’t argue further. We all knew that challenging the detectives at this point would only make matters worse.

The curly-haired detective leaned forward, her expression serious. “We’ll be in touch regarding the bail hearing. For now, we have some more questions for you both.”

Although Fallon had told me that I was safe and that a deal had been made for me, I was still nervous. I wanted to get out here, what if the detectives changed their minds about the deal?

And so, the interrogation continued, each question feeling like another weight pressing down on me. I answered as best as I could, trying to keep my composure despite the turmoil churning within me.

I followed the script that our family lawyer had told me. He sort of knew almost all the questions that they would ask, and t