I'm Detective Emily Rodriguez, and I've seen my fair share of wealthy families with secrets to hide. But none as intriguing as the Willowbrooks. I'd been called to their estate, Willowbrook Manor, to investigate the mysterious death of the family patriarch, Henry Willowbrook. As I stepped out of my car and onto the driveway, I could feel the weight of the family's history bearing down on me.
Henry's children, James and Emily, stood by the door, their faces pale and worried. Their mother, Catherine, hovered in the background, her eyes flashing with a mix of grief and suspicion. And then there was the family lawyer, Mr. Jenkins, who seemed to be hiding secrets of his own.
As I began to question the family, I realized that each of them had a motive for the murder. James, the eldest son, stood to gain the most from his father's inheritance. Emily, the daughter, had a history of drug addiction and debt. And Catherine, the matriarch, had a reputation for ruthlessness in business.
But as I dug deeper, I discovered that Henry's death was just the tip of the iceberg. A web of lies, deceit, and family secrets threatened to destroy the very fabric of the Willowbrook family. And I was determined to unravel it all, no matter the cost.
"I'd never hurt a child." I said. "Yeah, that's what your dear late husband said too." replied Alex.
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It's been a year since the terrible nightmare started. Adam and his family try to live a normal life and forget everything that has happened. But the memories remain. Adam is still working as a svu detective.
They are happier than ever and they enjoy their new life. But nothing lasts forever. A dangerous prisoner has escaped from a prison and new murders are committing. No one is safe anymore.
When Adam is falsely accused of a heinous crime, he must clear his name and prove his innocence. He doesn't want to go through the same nightmare again.
-Sequel of my book You are not alone-