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I looked up from the newspaper, to see my Dad standing right in front of me. He was smiling but something about it seemed strained. Or maybe I was just imagining it because of the voice…698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvk5ytXhXfl
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“Is everything all right, Amy?”698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaV3jnHujW2
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“Yes…” I said mechanically. “It’s just…”698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ88DbOBuX47
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I poured out the latest developments of the case, quite forgetting that my Dad must have read it already. He listened patiently with amused eyes, only speaking when I was done.698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVDOuRK7x5n
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“And you don’t believe that, do you?”698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxju1ctpso6
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“No…But the Inspector buys the theory.” I said, half angrily. “He said that there’s no doubt in his mind that Pinky had a role to play in this case. At least the newspaper says he said so.”698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA6es2SW9v5
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I looked at him, expecting him to comment but no. He simply turned away, a curiously blank expression on his face.698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSZqn1ytxPs
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“Are you worried about something?”698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQO3cM9RWA
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He turned around swiftly. “Why do you ask that?”698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcy8i3j6mhl
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I was quite taken aback by the sharpness of his reponse. Too taken aback to formulate a reply. Although I did not want to admit it, I was scared too. Scared to think about the voice meant…Scared to think about the sudden change in my Dad’s attitude.698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRqv6JhHc71
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“I just felt so…” I said quickly.698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9yPk16AV0l
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“Don’t worry my dear…I’m quite all right.”698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDe4c2pc7tZ
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I smiled a little but I couldn’t help but notice the stiffness of his voice. Before I could ask anything else, he disappeared into his bedroom. He didn’t come out again till it was time to drive me to school.698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtRofGPHTPU
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Dad was unusually silent all the way. I opened my mouth various times to talk but…somehow I couldn't bring myself to. It was as if he had put up a wall around himself.698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpleB9g3h4Y
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I saw the police car parked outside the school just as Dad stopped the car by the gate. Standing next to it was a ferocious looking man with narrow bloodshot eyes. If he hadn’t been in police uniform I would have thought he was some sort of gangster. He looked straight at us when we got out. I saw him stiffen and his eyes, if that were even possible, narrowed.698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLlm1aw5lG
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I wanted to move away but Dad seemed rooted to the spot. His eyes were fixed on the policeman who was quickly making his way towards us.698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMkbgemir5A
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“Ram…” Dad mouthed698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2RQdfGTcPY
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“Tony…” The policeman glared at him. “Why are you here?”698Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCuYEnEB0vf
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To be continued...
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