Chapter 3

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YN is at home when she receives a knock on her door. Opening it, she finds Detectives Parker and Reyes standing there, their expressions grim.

Detective Parker: "Ms. YN, we need to ask you some more questions about the assault. Can we come in?"

YN: (anxious) "Of course. What's this about?"

The detectives enter, their presence filling the small apartment with a sense of foreboding.

Detective Reyes: "We've obtained new evidence that places you near the scene of the crime on the night of the assault. Can you explain why you were there?"

YN: (shocked) "I wasn't there! I don't know how you have footage of someone who looks like me, but I swear it wasn't me."

Detective Parker: "Additionally, a witness has come forward, saying they saw someone matching your description leaving the area. Do you have any explanation for that?"

YN: (frustrated) "No, I don't! This has to be some kind of mistake or setup."

YN sits across from Detectives Parker and Reyes in the interrogation room, her hands trembling slightly as she tries to maintain her composure. The detectives' piercing gazes make her feel as if she's under a microscope.

Detective Parker: "YN, we need you to be honest with us. The evidence against you is substantial. Can you tell us where you were on the night of the assault?"

YN: (voice shaky) "I was at home. I didn't leave my apartment that night. I don't know how my fingerprints or a witness statement could place me at the scene."

Detective Reyes: "Is there anyone who can corroborate your alibi? Anyone who saw you or spoke with you that night?"

YN: (thinking hard) "I don't think so. I was alone. But you have to believe me, I didn't do it."

The detectives exchange a skeptical glance, making notes on their pads.

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Later, YN meets Ella at a quiet café. The atmosphere is tense as Ella looks at her with a mixture of concern and doubt.

Ella: "YN, the police came to talk to me. They said they have evidence against you. What is going on?"

YN: (tears welling up) "Ella, I swear I didn't do it. I don't know how this is happening. Someone must be framing me. I just don't understand."

Ella: (squeezing YN's hand) "I want to believe you, but the evidence... it's hard to ignore. We need to figure out what's really going on."

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At home, YN's parents sit her down for a serious conversation. The worry in their eyes is palpable.

YN's Mother: "Sweetheart, we know you, and we believe in you. But you need to tell us everything. Is there something you're not saying?"

YN's Father: "This is serious, YN. The police have strong evidence. We need to understand what happened."

YN: (pleading) "Mom, Dad, I don't know how this evidence points to me. I didn't do anything. I just need more time to figure this out."

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