Chapter 12: is he Guilty as Charged?

But before Carmela could speak, the door flew open with a bang, and a tall, imposing figure strode into the room. "Stop right there," the man said, his voice booming. "This is not the time for this conversation."

Carmela recognized the man immediately - it was the chief of police, and he looked furious. "Chief Johnson, what's going on?" she asked, her heart pounding.

The chief's eyes were cold and hard. "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you all to come with me," he said.

"I'm sorry, but I need you to come with me," Chief Johnson said, his tone brooking no argument. "I'll explain everything once we're at the station."

Carmela hesitated, torn between staying with her children and doing what the chief said. But then she looked down at Hannah and Noah, and knew she had to go with them. "Okay," she said. "But please, tell me what's going on."

Chief Johnson looked at the twins, his expression softening slightly. "I'll explain everything," he said.

The car ride to the police station was te