“Mr. Ronald Moretti, you were asked to come in for questioning. The hospital reported signs of a struggle prior to Mrs. Moretti’s death. Based on the evidence gathered so far, we are no longer treating this as a simple fall down the stairs.”“Sorry, Officer,” Ronald replied over the phone. “I had an urgent matter involving my daughter. I had to leave the state and couldn't ignore it. I can't afford to lose two of the most important people in my life.”There was a brief silence.“Be that as it may, Mr. Moretti, this is a serious investigation. I expect you at the station as soon as possible, or we'll come to wherever you are and bring you in ourselves.”“Of course.”“And Ronald,” the officer added, his tone turning colder, “don't mistake professionalism for friendship. If you're involved in this, I will find out.”The call ended.Ronald stared at the phone for a moment before tossing it onto the passenger seat.“Damn it,” he muttered.In his rage, he hadn't thought everything through,
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