Abel stood silently as Attorney Sean Malone pouted, clearly displeased with how things were progressing.
The attorney sat down next to the defendant, a heavy sigh escaping his lips. It was obvious why he was upset—Judge Abel Carries had intervened, but Malone knew there was nothing he could do against the judge, at least for now.
Inspector Cantrell continued his investigation, his sharp eyes scanning the room for any missed details. Abel watched him intently, knowing that, though he couldn't take the initiative, asking a few questions wouldn't cause any harm.
"Okay, let's start again," Abel said, breaking the silence.
Three facts had been confirmed so far:
- The butler's son, Norman, and his friend, Alan, had gone missing.
- A severed hand was found on the suspect, but Alan's body had yet to be discovered.
- Norman had claimed that he killed Alan.
Inspector Cantrell furrowed his brow and opened his mouth to speak. "Are you sure you killed him?"
