Financial Stress Inquiry
We began probing into more delicate territory, subtly hinting at financial stress. Frank’s denial was instant, almost overly eager. “No issues here, officer. We’re doing alright,” he insisted, voice steady, yet I could sense the veneer starting to wobble. Perhaps money was connected to Susan’s ordeal—could Frank and his mother really be as unconcerned as they claimed? We continued pressing, looking for cracks in their carefully constructed story.
Financial Stress Inquiry
Community Concerns Emerge
Harris played it smart, casually bringing up community concerns. “Folks talk, you know,” he said, watching Frank’s reaction closely. The subtle hint made Frank shift uneasily, an awkward laugh slipping out before he clammed up, his earlier joviality gone. It was clear this was bigger than ordinary family matters—each interaction revealed we’d struck a nerve, the first tangible sign of the truth we were chasing.
Community Concerns Emerge
