Stella was relentless in her quest to uncover the truth about William, driven by an inner turmoil she could barely contain. The days since Inspector Rose's unexpected visit had been a blur of half-hearted attempts and dead ends. She scoured every available resource, combed through old contacts, and utilized any means at her disposal, all without alerting Inspector Rose. Yet, every lead turned cold, every search yielded no results. The truth remained elusive, shrouded in darkness and secrecy.
