Shadows Of Deception

Chapter 12: The Truth Unveiled

Jungkook sat in his office, poring over Sana's call logs. His instincts had led him to this crucial discovery: numerous calls from a blocked number, including one shortly before her death. As the team analyzed further, they uncovered that the blocked number belonged to another phone registered under Minghao's name—a detail previously unknown to investigators.

The pieces began to fall into place. Jungkook's suspicion grew as he delved deeper into Minghao's alibi. Contradictions surfaced; witnesses and phone records proved Minghao was not at home as claimed. His phone's location data placed him at the riverside around the time of Sana's murder.

Jungkook's frustration boiled over when he realized Minghao's entire family had colluded to deceive the investigation, providing false alibis to protect him. They were complicit in obstructing justice, and Jungkook wasted no time in apprehending them all.

With Minghao and his family in custody, the truth began to emerge through interrogations. Minghao eventually confessed under mounting evidence and pressure. His calm demeanor shattered as he recounted the events of that fateful night.

"I asked Sana to meet me at the riverside," Minghao admitted, his voice trembling with guilt. "I couldn't accept that she wanted to leave me. I created 'Mark' in my mind, an imaginary rival who I believed was threatening our relationship."

Tears welled in Minghao's eyes as he continued, the weight of his actions crushing him. "She tried to reason with me, to explain that 'Mark' wasn't real. But I couldn't see past my delusions. In a moment of rage, I lashed out. I... I hit her with a shovel. I didn't mean to... I didn't mean to kill her."

Jungkook listened intently, his heart heavy with sorrow for Sana and anger towards Minghao's senseless act of violence. The confession painted a tragic picture of a relationship consumed by jealousy and a mind clouded by delusion.

As Minghao recounted the gruesome details of that night, Jungkook's resolve strengthened. He would ensure that justice was served for Sana, that her memory was honored, and that Minghao faced the consequences of his actions.

The investigation into Sana's murder was finally coming to a close, but for Jungkook, it was just the beginning of bringing closure to a devastating case that had shaken the community to its core.