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Then again, Jay was one of the smartest people she knew, and Evelyn was obviously smart too. Plus, she probably wasn't afraid to use violence, which meant she could probably handle herself.
She sighed. How did she end up in this mess?
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Later that afternoon, Mia found herself in front of an old apartment building near the edge of town. There was a little park across the street where children played and families gathered.
Mia knocked on the door, hoping to get some information. A few minutes later, the door swung open.
An elderly man stood there. He seemed surprised to see her, but he quickly composed himself.
"I'm sorry about my husband. He gets quirky sometimes. Please forgive me." A lady walked by, standing by the man. "And who might you be, young lady?"
"My name is Mia, and I wanted to ask you some questions regarding your son."
"Are you with the police?" The man asked.
"Ah, yes, I am," Mia lied.
