CHAIN OF TRUTH

CHAPTER IV

Agatha and Enola proceeded cautiously, weapons at the ready. Meanwhile, Edwin and a few other officers headed to the old house where Mrs. Hung had passed away, while Copper and the remaining officers worked on gathering information. Copper stayed online with Enola and Agatha to facilitate information sharing.

Inside the old house, the officers encountered a scene of neglect and decay. "This place smells musty. Don't you think?" asked the newbie forensic team member as he inspected the cupboards. Edwin glanced at the bed and smirked, "Yeah! Well, sometimes smells can be deceiving." The newbie approached the bed to investigate further. Edwin lifted the bed and examined it closely. "This bed was changed, right after the old lady passed away," he concluded. "Yeah! They might have cleaned the room for other purposes," the newbie responded, taking photos for evidence.

Edwin shook his head in disagreement. "No! The bed was changed, but nothing else was moved. It's as if the bed needed to be replaced. Take pictures from each side of the bed. We need to find the original one. And quickly," he instructed. The newbie complied while Edwin went to coordinate with the other officers to locate the original bed.

The newbie was taking photos when he stumbled upon something so astonishing that he couldn't contain himself. "Officers, come in!" he exclaimed, prompting the entire team to rush over. They found the newbie lifting the bed's side closest to the wall, pointing to prints on the wall. "I think we should break this wall apart. There seems to be something behind it," he urged. The officers wasted no time and began calling in reinforcements to break down the wall.

Meanwhile, Copper had uncovered crucial information related to Mrs. Jiun and urgently shared it with Agatha and Enola. "Guys! We have to apprehend this daughter-in-law before she harms anyone else. Her real name is Mia Max Robin. She had a history of violence, starting at age 16 when she killed a cat. Her mother's death, reported as natural, seems suspicious given her past."

Agatha issued orders swiftly. "Copper, keep a close eye on Mrs. Jiun. She may have vital information." With the situation clear, Enola updated, "Other than the old man with the knife, everything is under control."

Chris interjected with a probing question. "Sir, did you begin suspecting your daughter-in-law after her mother's death?" Mr. Hung, overwhelmed with emotion, confessed, "I tried... I tried to reveal the truth. But even my own son wouldn't believe me. This was my only recourse." As they prepared to confront Mr. Hung, an incoming call from Edwin disrupted their plans. "Guys, we found a bed in the old house—covered in blood. We broke down a wall in the bedroom and discovered the old bed, soaked in blood. This is a clear case of murder. We need to apprehend the culprit." Agatha relayed the information to Chris and boldly approached Mr. Hung, unarmed.

"Sir, we believe you. Your wife was indeed murdered. We have evidence from your old house, and our team is closing in on the real killer. Please, drop the weapon and release the child," Agatha urged, cautiously advancing with Enola by her side. But Mr. Hung hesitated, declaring, "No! I won't let him go until you apprehend the killer." As the child's cries intensified, Agatha signaled to Enola to hold their position, ready for any eventuality.

Copper began canvassing the area, questioning individuals about Mrs. Juin's demeanor. Surprisingly, there were no negative remarks, indicating that she had ceased any questionable behavior since marrying Mr. Juin. After her inquiries, Copper encountered Mia herself. "Mrs. Juin, rest assured. Your son is safe, and we'll ensure his well-being," she assured. Mrs. Juin's response was curt, "Of course. It's your duty."