The atmosphere in the room grew even more charged under the detective’s scrutinising gaze, heightening Jacob’s anxiety as he prepared to answer the looming questions. “Mr. Hartley,” Marshall said as he took a seat opposite Jacob. “Please describe in detail everything you recall about your meeting with Lena Taylor.”
Jacob took a deep breath and began recounting the events as clearly and thoroughly as he could. He started with the moment he first spotted her standing on the side of the road, her thumb extended in a hopeful gesture for a ride.