Chapter 9

Just as Carmela was starting to feel a little more at ease, her phone rang. 

It was the police station, calling to tell her that she needed to come in right away. Her heart sank as she hung up the phone. "I'm sorry, but I have to go," she said to George. "The police need to talk to me."

George looked worried. "I hope everything is all right," he said. "If you need anything, please let me know."

Carmela nodded and left the room, feeling a mix of fear and confusion.

As Carmela pulled up to the police station, her heart was pounding in her chest. She had no idea what was going on, but she had a feeling that it wasn't good. She took a deep breath and walked into the station, her hands shaking.

The officer at the front desk greeted her with a smile. "You must be Carmela," she said. "Follow me, the chief wants to speak with you."

Carmela followed the officer down a long hallway, her mind racing with possibilities. What could the police possibly want with