Chapter 1783

“If your son is indeed suffering from a mental illness, we will proceed according to the appropriate legal procedures after professional evaluation. Until then, he must remain under our supervision and be investigated,” the officer explained firmly. Meanwhile, in another room at the station, Kieran, who had been subdued, was gradually calming down. Despite his quieter demeanor, a hint of cunning flickered in his eyes.
The officer assigned to watch him kept a vigilant eye on his every move.
Noticing the scrutiny, Kieran raised his head and feigned innocence. “Officer, I was having an episode earlier. I didn’t mean to act that way. I couldn’t control myself.”
The officer’s response was cold and detached. “There will be time for explanations later. For now, sit tight and behave.”
Kieran pursed his lips, remaining silent outwardly but scheming internally.
*
The police then called Karina to inform her of Mrs. Stone’s claims and to verify their accuracy.
Karina let out a soft sigh over the phone. “Officer, her claims are completely false. The Stone family has been baselessly accusing and pressuring me for years, trying to pin their family issues on me. I’ve had no choice but to turn to the police for help.” The officer carefully recorded her statement.
“Miss Karina, we understand your situation. In cases like this, where family disputes escalate, it’s important to gather a complete picture of the circumstances.
“Rest assured, we won’t take sides or jump to conclusions. We’ll base our decisions on facts and the law. In the meantime, we advise you to remain calm and avoid direct confrontations with the Stone family to prevent further complications.” “Thank you, Officer,” Karina replied sincerely. “I will cooperate fully and trust in your ability to handle this fairly.
“But, Officer, have you heard the saying, ‘You can’t wake someone who’s pretending to be asleep’?
“I’ve kept all the records of the money I transferred to the Stone family over the years. Their actions clearly amount to extortion, and I’m filing a case against them. I can’t let them keep bullying me endlessly. It’s time for me to stand up for myself and seek justice.”
The officer’s tone remained professional but encouraging. “Miss Karina, you have the right to defend your legat interests. If you choose to file a case, please bring all relevant transaction records and evidence to the station. We will process your claim and conduct a thorough investigation.”
“I will prepare everything and submit it to you as soon as possible,” Karina assured him.
After ending the call, the officers returned to Mrs. Stone. Their expressions were stern as one officer addressed her directly.
“Mrs. Stone, we’ve verified the
situation with Miss Karina, and there
are significant discrepancies
between her account and your claims. Know that maliciously fabricating lies to accuse others can have serious legal consequences. We advise you to recognize the gravity of the situation and stop attempting to interfere with our
investigation.”
Mrs. Stone’s face turned pale, her lips trembling as she stammered, “Officer, I… I was just too worried. My son, he’s not in his right mind-that’s why he acted this way. Our family… we’ve been victims of so much hardship!” The officer sternly interrupted her. “Mrs. Stone, whether your son has a mental condition will be determined by a professional medical evaluation, not by your assertions.
“Now, stop creating a scene and cooperate with our investigation. If you fail to do so, we will be forced to take action against you.”