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Chapter 60: Leonardo’s POV

Author: Nancii Agosto
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-26 06:17:46

After about two hours, Mason and his office meet me back at our starting point.

“How was the search?” I ask expectantly.

“I have about ten ciagarette butts from the stairway and the back entry.” The young officer says pridefully as he holds the bag up.

“I found four throughout the flooring of the unit.”

“I have seven. I also disposed of the useless samples.” I hand my bag to Mason and remove my gloves.

“I can have these all cross-referenced with CODIS. If he’s in the system, we’ll catch him.” I nod as I shake his hand and the hand of the eager young officer he had brought. The kid was ambitious and I respected his angst. He would make a well-decorated officer one day. I then leave to return to Claire. Hopefully, I’d made it in time for her physical therapy.

Once I arrive at the hospital, I am greeted by Claire, Elena and Jasmine. I notice Claire is trying to squeeze a ball in front of who I assume to be her physical therapist.

“Okay. You’re doing great. It’s going to be a process. I
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