Chapter One
“Am I under suspicion of anything?”
“No, ma’am.”
“Truly? Because it honestly feels like you suspect me of something.” Darlene crossed her arms and leaned back in the chair, staring down Officer Walsh. Normally, she had the utmost respect for police officers and knew Walsh was just doing his job. But she couldn’t help but think of him as a pain in the ass.
“Listen, Miss Troop, I’m just trying to understand why you went to see Ms. Boots that night.”
“And I told you a thousand times already. I tried to make you guys aware of the forum post by her son that I found. I was blown off here, so I went to his mother directly to tell her.”
“I just don’t understand why you’re involved in an old case from someone who has no connection with you whatsoever.”
“Why does it matter? I didn
