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The Unexpected Heir Approach
Mrs. Thompson approached the group, her footsteps announcing her presence. Fiona, Leo, and Alice turned to face her, their expressions a mix of curiosity and apprehension. Alice, showing respect, bowed slightly. "Hello, Mother. I'm so sorry for your loss...I pray his soul rests in peace," she said, her voice sincere. Mrs. Thompson's response surprised everyone. Instead of her usual cold demeanor, she smiled warmly at Alice. "Thanks so much, Alice. I hope you're doing well?" she asked, her tone gentle. Alice nodded quickly, "Yes, ma'am." The group exchanged surprised glances, astonished by Mrs. Thompson's unexpected kindness. Her words were laced with a hint of warmth, a stark contrast to her usual icy tone. "That's great, I was sure Charlie would have taken good care of you," she continued, her expression softening. The scene was filled with an air of unexpected warmth and tension, as if the group was holding its collective breath, waiting to see how long this newfound cordiality wo
The Unexpected Heir Smartness
Charlie approached Leo and Alice, noticing the worried expressions on their faces. "What's going on here?" he asked, his tone laced with concern. "Why do you both look so worrisome? It's like the world is about to end. Just because everyone is down about Grandad doesn't mean you both should look like that," he said, his eyes scanning their faces.Alice scoffed, her expression unchanging. "I don't know what's wrong with Mrs. Thompson," she said, her voice tinged with frustration. "She's been behaving weirdly. First, she was nice to me, and then she left with Fiona, looking like the weight of the world was on her shoulders."Charlie scoffed, his eyes rolling in disbelief. "Nice to you?" he repeated, his tone incredulous. "That's a first. What did you do, Alice, cast a spell on her or something?" he teased, trying to lighten the mood.But Alice just shook her head, her expression unchanging. "I'm serious, Charlie. Something is going on, and I don't know what it is. But Mrs. Thompson's be
The Unexpected Heir Hiding Something
Leo's eyes blazed with determination as he confronted Detective George. "So what are we going to do? How are we going to find out what happened initially?" he demanded, his voice firm and urgent.Detective George scoffed, a hint of amusement playing on his lips. "No matter how smart a criminal is, there's always a trace of them," he replied, his tone confident and experienced.Leo's gaze narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. "So did you have any other evidence?" he pressed, his eyes fixed intently on the detective.Detective George nodded, a small smile creeping onto his face. "Yes, we found something at the scene where Josephine's body was discovered. The person seems to have been wearing a bracelet, which got broken and was left behind. Maybe they forgot it or didn't bother to take it with them."Charlie's eyes widened, her interest piqued. "That's quite interesting," he said, his voice laced with curiosity. "Can you tell us more?"Detective George's eyes sparkled with a hin
The Unexpected Heir Action
As they arrived at the station, Detective George led them to a secure room where the evidence was stored. "Hold on, Mr. Charlie," he said, his hand reaching for the key in his pocket. He inserted it into the padlock, and the door creaked open. With gloved hands, he carefully retrieved a small box from the shelf, his movements precise and deliberate.He approached the table, the box held gingerly in his hand, and opened the lid with a gentle touch. Inside, a broken bracelet lay on a soft cloth, its fragments gleaming in the fluorescent light. Detective George's eyes met Charlie's, his expression serious. "This is the broken bracelet," he said, his voice low and measured.Charlie's eyes narrowed as he took a closer look, his mind processing the significance of the evidence. The bracelet's broken links seemed to tell a story, a tale of force and violence. He could almost imagine the scene - the struggle, the fear, the desperate attempt to break free. His gaze lingered on the bracelet, hi
The Unexpected Heir On a run
The police cars sped out of the station, their sirens blaring as they raced towards the location. Charlie's voice was urgent as he turned to Leo and Alice. "Let's go with them!" he exclaimed, already opening the car door.They hastily followed the police vehicles, their own car screeching behind. The police were prepared for whatever lay ahead, their faces set with determination. As they arrived at the location, the officers sprang out of their cars, fanning out across the area.Detective George stood tall on the car's roof, his voice booming across the landscape. "Hello, we are here!" he shouted, his eyes scanning the surroundings.Charlie quickly parked the car, him. and Leo jumped out, leaving Alice behind. "Alice, please stay in the car," Charlie instructed, his eyes locked on the scene unfolding before them.Leo nodded in agreement, his eyes fixed on the police officers as they secured the perimeter. The air was tense with anticipation, the only sound the distant hum of sirens a
The Unexpected Heir Justice
Charlie's eyes widened in disbelief, his face red with anger. "How was that possible? How did he find out so quick?" he demanded, his voice rising.Leo chuckled, a sly grin spreading across his face. "I think one of the thugs consulted him quickly, and now he's nowhere to be found. Everybody's asking questions, and the Thompsons are getting a bad name all over social media."Charlie's eyes nearly popped out of his head in shock. He took off like a shot, rushing outside without another word.Alice's face was etched with worry, her eyes darting back and forth between Leo and Charlie's retreating figure. "He needs me right now, I want to be there for him. We started this together, and we'll end it together," she said, her voice firm and determined.Leo's expression turned serious, his eyes locked onto Alice's. "Alice, I know you're worried, but you have to calm down. Remember your child," he said, his voice soft and soothing.But Alice was resolute, her mind made up. She followed Charlie
The Unexpected Heir Apology
Detective George's reassuring words eased Charlie's concerns, and he nodded in response, trusting the detective's expertise.Meanwhile, Charlie, Leo, and Alice departed from the station, their minds buzzing with thoughts and questions. Charlie's sudden request to Leo broke the silence: "Drive me to the Thompson house." Leo obligingly started the engine, and the car glided through the streets, heading towards the Thompson family residence.The atmosphere in the car was tense, with each passenger lost in their own thoughts. Charlie's eyes gazed out the window, his mind processing the recent revelations. Leo's focus was on the road, his brow furrowed in concern. Alice sat quietly, her eyes fixed on Charlie, her expression a mix of empathy and support.As they arrived at the Thompson house, the car turned into the compound, and Leo brought it to a stop. The silence was palpable, the only sound the engine's gentle hum. Charlie's eyes fixed on the house, his thoughts a jumble of emotions an
The Unexpected Heir Laying threat
The scene unfolded with a sense of redemption and forgiveness. Charlie's gentle encouragement helped Alice to her feet, while Fiona enveloped her in a warm embrace. Tears streamed down their faces as they clung to each other, sharing a moment of catharsis.Fiona's words were a balm to Alice's soul, absolving her of guilt and self-blame. "You don't have to blame yourself. If I had listened to what Charlie told me at my gallery that day, we wouldn't be here." The sincerity in her voice was palpable, and Alice's sobs subsided as she drew strength from her Fiona's words.As they hugged, Mrs. Thompson approached them, her eyes brimming with tears. She wrapped her arms around both women, holding them close. "I am sorry for neglecting you, my daughters," she whispered, her voice trembling with regret. Mr. Thompson's apology was a poignant addition to the emotional reunion. His voice was laced with remorse, his words dripping with sincerity. "I am sorry for everything, for disowning you, Cha