A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 342

As she finished speaking, Elissa wrenched her wrist free and was the first to step inside the house.

Tanya Foster was in the middle of a video game, sneaking a glance at the entryway. When she saw Elissa walk straight into the living room without even bothering to close the door, she couldn’t help but look puzzled.

“Why aren’t you closing the door?”

“Frank’s coming over in a minute.”

Elissa had never intended to keep this from Tanya.

Tanya paused her game, tossing her phone aside. “What’s he coming here for?”

“He’s helping me look into…”

Elissa walked over and sat down, rubbing her chest, which ached for reasons she couldn’t explain. “My parents’ cause of death.”

Tanya’s expression turned serious, but just as she opened her mouth to say something, a knock sounded at the door. Frank was standing outside.

Even though he lived just one floor up, somehow, it felt like ages since they’d last seen each other.

He stood on the threshold, crisp white shirt and black slacks, looking as gentle and polished as he always had. Still, there was something different—a faded spark in his eyes, a quiet air of defeat that clung to him.

Frank glanced down and saw the pair of disposable slippers left out for him by the door. He bent to put them on.

Once inside, he walked over to the living room and handed Elissa a folder.

He moved carefully, always keeping a polite distance, as if afraid any sudden movement might drive her further away.

“There was a semi truck driving the wrong way that night,” Frank began. “It crashed into the taxi your parents were in. All three—your parents and the driver—died instantly. The truck driver was drunk; he got seven years in prison. There wasn’t much more evidence, so the case was ruled an accident. I’m guessing you already knew all of this?”

Elissa nodded. She had been young, but the memory had never faded.

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