Rachel King Pain

Lydia's POV:

"Thank you…..thank you Lydia." He let out a breath rising to his feet and I was quite shocked that he wasn't hurt by words but rather hopeful.

"Can I hug you?" He asked and I just looked at him, trying to catch my breath and read how my words had given so much hope. On the other hand, I truly meant my words. I didn't want to harbor hate towards him, whether it meant I was letting him or not. I needed to express myself and this served as a form of closure.

He embraced me in a warm hug and we were like that for about a minute before he slowly pulled us apart and I felt his beard near my neck making me shiver a little.

"Thank you again and Bye." I thanked him for standing behind me this time. And he nodded, staring at me before I exited the office.

Who would have thought I would have gotten closure in a detective's office?

Nonetheless, a burden was lifted off me and I felt light and happy. Now, all I wanted to do was hug and talk to my brother.

But a call from my father cam