There was a moment of silence, the detective likely absorbing the information Jacob had just provided. The pause felt interminable, each second stretching out as Jacob waited anxiously for the next words.
“Mr. Hartley,” Detective Marshall’s voice finally resumed, breaking the silence, “we’re going to need you to come down to the station and answer a few more questions about your encounter with Ms. Taylor.” A shiver of fear ran down Jacob’s spine as he considered the bizarre circumstances. His mind raced with unsettling questions.