The Woman in the Letter

PART 29

Ian Macqueen

When Ian entered through the black gate, he was shaken for a moment as if he had appeared in a completely different place miles away from the city. It felt like a secret place in a concrete city, like a man in an untouched village. There was only one narrow path in the middle of a green field. The evergreen trees around did not allow him to see what was in the rest of the area. When the skinny, middle height boy who met them at the door said, "You are not allowed to enter" Ian began to walk down the narrow path. While he was looking around six policemen who came with him quickly followed him. Ian saw two small foals standing motionless behind the trees in the square. The area on the left consisted of a horse field. the field was open and there was no place to hide for Paul.

The view of the large window of the wooden house looked out onto the square. As Ian followed the young man, he looked out the windows to see if anyone was there. In the window, he could see himself and his assistant quietly following him, still staring at the horses.

Pointing with his left hand, he said, "two of you look inside the house."

A small plantation field in front of the horse barn caught the attention of both police officers. Ian thought that the greenhouses inside could be an ideal place for Paul to hide as soon as he heard about their arrival. Ian stopped in front of the stable after instructing the other two policemen to inspect the field and the assistant, Sam, who was always with him, to inspect the common area with another police. Ian could already feel the strong smell inside a few meters before entering the barn.

"It's a good place to get away from everything" When Ian came in, he shouted that Ethan Abrams be aware of his arrival.

Without looking back at Ian, he emptied the bucket full of food in front of the horse. Then he took off his gloves and turned to Ian. The nerves on his face were incompatible with the care he gave the animals.

Ian approached him, took a folded piece of paper from the inside pocket of his light-colored leather jacket, and presented it to him. "We have a court order to inspect your house and all your property," he said. But his hand remained in the air.

"Whatever you are looking for, look and get out of here"

Ian smiled, folded the paper, and put it back in his pocket. "I understand you. As a parent, you are in a desperate situation"

Ignoring Ian's words, Mr. Ethan said, "I don't need your understanding or consolation"

Mr. Ethan threw his gloves aside and passed in front of Ian. His cheeks dropped like people who lose weight fast in a very short time. He was a little taller than Ian, about 185 cm. The fatigue in his eyes made him more nervous and aggressive.

Ian started walking next to him. " I thought you would not lose hope as long as your son's body was not found"

"What you want? Another group is inspecting my house and property"

"I know your son is not in any of those places" Ian replied.

"I lost my child. At least respect that "

"I understand you as a father" Ian spoke as calmly and emotionally as he could. "But your son threatened the woman he loved in the video a few months ago. In addition, a letter written by your son was found at the crime scene. Again, I understand you as a parent. But this is not my decision. Evidence shows that your son is the primary and only suspect "

"And do you think I hide him?"

"In such cases, it is a pity that not every parent takes their child's hand and brings to us"

"I don't know what your name is"

"Ian," he interrupted.

But Mr. Ethan did not listen to his answer and continued "But let's just say I'm hiding my son or I know where he is" He looked into Ian's eyes with a hiccup. "I would never say to you," he said.

"He will not be able to hide for a long time, and when he is found, unfortunately, you will be under arrest as a companion of the murder case"

Elshan Bey's breathing could be heard more sharply. "Bring my son to me. I promise ... I am ready to spend the rest of my life in prison with him"