Stella stood outside, her mind swirling with thoughts of what she had seen in Inspector Rose's office. The confusion was overwhelming. Why would William kill Benjamin? And why would he try to harm Emma? Did he think she was Benjamin's daughter? The questions buzzed in her head like angry bees, and she couldn't find the answers.
As she wrestled with her thoughts, Bryan's voice broke through her turmoil.
"Hey, are you okay?" he asked, his tone gentle but concerned.
"Yes," she replied, though the word felt like a lie even as she said it.
"What happened to the girl?" Bryan pressed, his worry deepening.
Stella took a deep breath, trying to steady herself before answering. "I was betrayed by the people I trusted—the people I called my family." Her voice trembled with sorrow. "It was an explosion, but I'm not sure why William would do such a thing."
