Further examination reveals more.
The tests continued, revealing signs that deepened the mystery instead of solving it, from the infant’s unusual wakefulness to reflexes far more developed than expected for his age, leaving the room full of questions that no painting could answer.
Later that night, there was a discreet knock at the door, and a uniformed officer entered, a file delicately held in his hands.
The past reopens.
“Mr. Halbrook,” the officer said, carefully choosing his words, “we need to examine the circumstances of your wife’s accident.”
Andrew frowned.
“Why now?”
The officer placed the file.
“Because the initial conclusions may have been drawn too hastily.”
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