Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption novel Chapter 184

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Chapter 184: Officially declare him dead

~At the Police Station~

Desmond Allen arrived at the police station with a grim look on his face. His hands were clenched tightly at his sides, and his shoulders were stiff with tension as he marched toward the main office.

He had one goal—to see the Police Chief.

He needed to end some matters and he will prefer it to be done fast.

A few days ago, one of his loyal subordinates reported seeing a woman who looked exactly like Jessica leaving the hospital. She had entered a black luxury car guarded by security that it was impossible to approach further.

At first, Desmond dismissed it. It couldn’t be her—Jessica was gone otherwise why isn’t she back to the Allen family since their accident. He recalled to had even laughed at George Brown when he claimed that his daughter Risa said to have seen her.

But then this subordinate had shown him a photo evidence which he sneakily took. Desmond couldn’t deny it any longer. The face in that photo was hers.

And it could only confirm one thing. Either she is Alive or it is her twin sister but then he is quite sure he doesn’t have any and none that he can think of thereby leaving him with one answer she is the one.

Now, he had no choice. He had to act fast. If Jessica really was alive then Davis might be and if returned, everything he worked for would collapse. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

He had gone too far, crossed too many lines. There was no room for her return. No room for mistakes not now, not ever. He must lay claim to every of his possession.

With long, angry strides, Desmond walked straight into the office of the Police Chief after a brief knock on the door and the low voice of the Chief ushering him inside.

The Chief Jason, recognizing him, stood and greeted him warmly. But Desmond’s face remained hard and stern. He wasn’t here for pleasantries—he was here to end this, once and for all.

Jason The Police Chief, is a middle-aged man with sharp eyes and a calm presence, quietly he analyzed Desmond’s countenance and knew it’s going to be a troublesome visit.

"Mr. Allen,It’s been a while. Please, have a seat." He said.

Desmond took the offered hand with a firm shake before sitting down. "Chief, thank you for seeing me on such short notice."

Jason nodded, settling back into his chair. "Of course. You sounded urgent on the phone. And I cannot deny you such request." He said, his gaze not leaving Desmond Allen.

Desmond nodded "I won’t take much of your time, Chief. I’m here regarding the case of Davis Allen, my nephew."

"Is this about the accident three months ago?" Jason asked, his brow raised for confirmation.

"Yes," Desmond said, cutting straight to the point. "We’ve waited long enough. It’s been three months since the incident involving Davis. We’ve searched the entire region, even extended to neighboring counties, but there’s been no sign of him. The rescue team found no body, no clues—nothing. I believe it’s time we accept the truth."

The Chief stared at him in as though it is the first time he has seen him "Accept the truth? How?" .

"Yes, just like every other incidents in our life, one had to go on to the next phase of things so it is better to declare him dead." He declared

The chief’s eyes widened slightly. "You’re asking us to officially declare Davis Allen deceased?"

"Yes," Desmond replied calmly, though his jaw was tight. "We cannot hold onto a hope that leads nowhere. The family business cannot remain in limbo. Legally and publicly, we need closure."

Jason tapped a pen against the desk thoughtfully. "Mr. Allen, I understand your position. But you do realize that a legal declaration of death without a body is not simple. Usually, the standard wait is seven years—unless we have strong evidence of a fatal event."