Page 186 of The Bully's Obsession

It was the morning paper just on top of the counter, I remember Mr McAndrews had been going through it this morning.

It wasn't about the papers, it was the picture just below the headlines that I couldn't tear my gaze away from.

Shawn?

I read through the headline slowly and the glass slipped from my hand , splintering into pieces, giving a loud shattering sound.

The blood drained out of my face and I found myself chanting in disbelief.

No..No..No...

Cop?Found dead?

My knuckles turned white , threatening to rip the papers into shreds.

Dead?

It wasn't true, I couldn't believe this, I saw him just yesterday, maybe there was some mistake.

I didn't realize my whole body was trembling, tears of shock, disbelief and pain were rolling down my eyes..

This was wrong, it had to be.

Somehow I have to confirm this news or my heart would never be at rest, I made my way upstairs in search for Hayden, I should probably tell him everything, he still doesn't know that I had met Shawn yesterday whom I had simply referred to as an "Old friend " .

The door was ajar , so I didn't have to push it open .He stood with his back faced to me, he was still on the phone, totally unaware of my presence.

I should wait until he's done.

"What about the dead cop?Do you have the information I wanted about him?"

My blood froze..

His words sent my heart hammering hard in a wave of shock, my feet were iced to the ground beneath me .

Dead cop?

Shawn?

Why would he he inquiring about Shawn?

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Chapter SEVENTY ONE

GRACIE

"What about the dead cop?Do you have the information I wanted about him?"

His words sent my heart hammering hard in a wave of shock, I didn't realize when I took a shaky step backwards, by doing so my back crashed against the door.

He turned around swiftly , I was met with his icy cold expression which vanished as soon as he saw me .

He approached me slowly, his shackling me to my spot.

"What are you doing here?" he spoke quietly.Was that anxiety I heard in his voice?

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