Chapter 90

As they made their way through the throng of people, they overheard snippets of conversation.

"...pregnant woman found dead..."

"...horrific scene..."

"...police are investigating..."

Their mind raced with worry as they approached a police officer stationed at the entrance.

"Sorry, gentlemen, but you can't enter the building at the moment," the officer said, his tone firm.

"But we live here," Lucas protested, his frustration growing by the second.

"I understand, sir, but there's been an incident," the officer explained, his expression grave.

"A pregnant woman was found dead in one of the apartments."

Lucas felt a wave of nausea wash over him at the news, his mind racing with worry for Alice.

"Which apartment?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

The officer glanced down at his notes before responding. "Apartment 3B," he said, his tone solemn.

Lucas's heart sank at the mention of Alice's apartment number.

He felt a knot form in his stomach as he realized the implications of the