Chapter 909
“Alright, just keep monitoring her,” the chief said with a nod, feeling somewhat reassured. He hadn’t asked for that level of detail. Everything Zack had just shared was voluntary, which meant he was taking the initiative on this matter. So clearly, he wasn’t completely blinded by Tessa’s looks.
The chief then asked about Tessa’s physical condition. The intern reported everything truthfully. “She’s mostly fine now, just her vocal cords are hard to recover. We don’t know how things will go from here.”
“Alright then.” The chief stood still, feeling a twinge of regret. He’d heard Tessa had a beautiful voice. But everything had happened so suddenly, none of them had time to react. That was how Julian had gotten his chance. But what was done was done—they could only do their best to make up for it now. There was no other way.
The chief didn’t bother being vague anymore. “Zack, bring Tessa to the station this afternoon.” The intern didn’t quite understand what the chief meant. “Mr. Warren, what do you mean?” Zack hadn’t caught up yet. He’d been at the hospital so long, he’d almost forgotten what the station even looked like. Being called back so suddenly, it threw him off a little.
“Exactly what I said.” The chief didn’t hold back. “We’ve already gathered some evidence, and it’s connected to Tessa. Bring her back and get a clear statement. “She may be injured, but she’s still a suspect. That status shouldn’t be forgotten.” Zack nodded, understanding exactly what the chief meant. And he was secretly pleased—he wouldn’t have to stay at the hospital anymore. He was more than tired of the constant smell of disinfectant. He’d wanted out of there for a while.
“Alright, I’ll have Tessa pack up. Don’t worry, Mr. Warren.” The chief was pleased to hear that. “Good, then I’ll wait for your update.” Zack responded earnestly, “Understood.” After they hung up, he was still smiling. He’d thought this day would take much longer to arrive. But it had come sooner than expected. He really should always keep a positive outlook on life.
Though, he wasn’t sure how Tessa would react. Zack hesitated for a second, then shook his head and relaxed. It didn’t matter. Whether she liked it or not, this wasn’t up to her. Right now, she was still a suspect. Everything else was irrelevant.
With that in mind, Zack headed back inside. The moment he walked in, Tessa looked up and met his eyes. Without hesitating, Zack repeated what the chief had said. “We’re heading back to the station. Go ahead and pack your things.”
Tessa was caught off guard. She remained on the bed, not moving right away. Her gaze shimmered slightly as she looked at Zack. “Officer… is there a reason I’m being brought back now?” Tessa still clung to the mindset of “don’t move unless the other side moves.” In such a powerless position, she couldn’t afford to act rashly.