Chapter 6 Echoes Of Deception

• The harsh fluorescent lights of the police station buzzed overhead as Lisa sat in the cramped interview room, her fingers wrapped around a styrofoam cup of lukewarm coffee. Detective Maria Sanchez sat across from her, dark eyes scrutinizing Lisa's every movement.
• "Ms. Maddock," Sanchez began, her tone carefully neutral. "Can you walk me through the events of tonight one more time?"
• Lisa suppressed a sigh, fatigue weighing heavily on her. "I've told you everything I know. I went to a party, ran into an old... friend, and then all hell broke loose."