Officers approaching
Uniformed officers approached quickly, followed closely by plainclothes specialists carrying heavy black cases. One officer introduced himself briskly, professionalism leaving little space for comfort. Without delay, he led the way into the garden, flashlight beam cutting across bushes and flowerbeds with precision. Linda clutched her mouth, her heart racing wildly. Each sweep of the light felt like peeling back layers of safety, revealing the unsettling truths lurking within the familiar darkness.
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