Chapter 64

Lisa, who he shared some sort of romantic connection with, had a way of picking up on even the smallest of nuances. The moment he answered her call, he could sense the tension in her voice, a stark contrast to the light and playful banter they usually shared. There was something off, and Tom couldn’t shake a slight unease settling in his chest.

His phone buzzed in his pocket, and he hastily retrieved it, glancing at the caller ID. It was Lisa again. He answered, his voice laced with curiosity, “Hey, Lisa, what’s up?”

There was a brief pause on the other end of the line before Lisa responded, her tone hushed and concerned, “Tom, I need to talk to you about something.”

The hairs on the back of his neck stood on end, and the jovial atmosphere of the office seemed to fade away, leaving only his growing anxiety. “What’s wrong, Lisa?”

“I went to your place this morning,” she began, her voice trembling slightly. “But...I only found Emily there. She seemed troubled,