Chapter 21

The police arrived on the scene within a short notice, detaining John long enough to ask a series of unimportant questions. His fists were squeezed tight but he responded calmly, he wouldn't rage.

Back in the car, John rode with his head resting on the window. Alice moved her mouth to speak but bit back her words.

It was night-time when they arrived at home.

“I'd be in my room,” John stated when the car pulled into the driveway.

“Would you need anything? I could -”

“No, that'd be all for today,” he said. Interrupting Alice's statement. “ I'll let you know if you're needed.” He left Alice staring at his retreating figure.

John walked into his room and slumped into his chair, a laptop was in front of him with its screen on the homepage.

The constant tapping sound of the keyboard was still ringing in the room when Alice eased herself into it.

“Come, come, come. I need you to see this,” John said to Alice without peering his eyes away from the screen.

“What's that?” she asked, po
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