Rewriting My Heart's Fate (Ethan and Evelyn) novel Chapter 368

Chapter 368 

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One of the men asked firmly but politely, “Excuse me, are you Ms. Wiley? 

I nodded and tried to keep my voice steady. “I am. What is this about?” 

lead showed his ID, 

“We’re from the police special task force. There are some details we need to clarity regarding the incident from earlier today.” The man in the le and his tone suggested that there was no room for doubt. 

I free and was surprised that what had seemed like a simple robbery would soon inflict me. Though I was suspicious, I did my best to stay calm and stepped aside to let them in 

One thought strucne how likely it was for the poll 

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for the police to visit my house at such a late hour? 

I stopped abruptly as I was immediately alerted. My eyes darted between the men and tried to catch any signs of abnormality in their faces. 

Then, a small detail caught my attention. The ID the leader had shown seemed to have an odd reflection. It was not quite the kind one would expect from a genuine plastic card under indoor lightning. 

“Give me a minute,” I said, teigning calmness and subtly narrowing the door gap to keep it just ajar for safety. “I’d like to confirm your identities, and I need to make a call to my lawyer who can help verity.” 

The men exchanged quick glances as a flicker of panic crossed their faces. Then, the leader forced a smile. 

“Ms. Wiley, we understand your caution, but this is an urgent matter,” he said. “We really need your cooperation, and we can always talk at the station if it’s 

inconvenient now. 

His answerconfirmed my doubts. No real officer would be this desperate for answers or refuse a reasonable request to confirm their identities, especially at such a late hour. 

I took a deep breath and was abo 

here for your safety.” 

about to say something when the man frowned. “What you did today was commendable, but you should also be careful. We’re only 

I scoffed. Though it might seem like a word of concem, he was testing my reaction and hoping I’d let my guard down 

My mind raced for a strategy 

ty while maintaining a composed facade. “Thank you for your concern, but I have the right to confirm the identity of any visitors to ensure my safely as a citizen.” 

I glanced around with a contact my lawyer, he will assist with the ventication.” 

a sharp gaze and continued, “Especially at this hour, any lapse in judgment could lead to unforeseen consequences. Please allow me to 

My voice was firm as I subtly took a step back to further narrow the d