Chapter 227

• Nathan's pov
• I tightened my grip on Claire’s hand as the officers began leading Mr. and Mrs. Ausburg back toward the holding cell. The metallic sound of the handcuffs clicking back into place echoed through the station’s meeting room, and I could feel Claire’s body stiffen beside me. Her breath hitched, tears brimming in her eyes, and I knew she was moments away from breaking down again.
• “Come on,” I murmured, gently guiding her toward the exit. “Let’s get out of here.”