Chapter 181: Melted Heart?

LIANA

I sat at the café table, tension palpable in the air as I laid out the pieces of information I had gathered about Lara.

Sara sat beside me, quietly supportive, while Zaylen and Jordan listened across from us.

"Lara sometimes leaves her home only after midnight," I began, my voice steady despite the frustration bubbling beneath the surface.

Zaylen raised an eyebrow skeptically. "That doesn't specify she is going to murder people," he countered, his tone cautious.

I sighed, feeling more frustration knotting in my stomach. "She is in a relationship with James again," I continued, hoping this detail would strike a chord.

Zaylen leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. "Again, Liana, not related," he insisted, his skepticism unwavering.

My frustration peaked, and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. "She also attended the same high school as the murder victims," I added pointedly, hoping this detail would finally break through his skepticism.

Zaylen was speechless for a moment, his