60. Beautiful Escape

"Is there any pizza left for me?" I popped my head into the kitchen, surprising Anne and Mr. Rocky.

"Danzel! You're out! Thank God!" Mr. Rocky exclaimed.

"But... you said you wouldn't be home anytime soon," Anne replied, still in disbelief. I noticed the pizza in front of them remained untouched as if they had lost their appetite. I grabbed a slice and devoured it in a single bite, genuinely hungry from missing lunch. With my mouth full, I answered Anne.

"I got some help at the prosecutor's office. An old acquaintance."

"Well, you're really lucky. You never cease to amaze me."

"Sorry for making you worry, but I'm here now. If you guys don't eat your share, I'll devour it all," I joked, which made Mr. Rocky take a big bite of his pizza, and Anne followed suit. The mood in the room lightened a bit with my presence.

"So, what happened earlier? What were they accusing you of?"

"Zhar, they found my fingerprints on his body, but it's okay. I have evidence for my defence, so I got released."
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