The crowd gasped, the officers froze, and even Rex’s barking paused for a moment as Jason’s declaration hung in the air. “JASON!” Susan exclaimed, her voice filled with shock. “What are you saying? Are you out of your mind?” She covered her mouth with her hand, showing exaggerated surprise, as if his statement was completely absurd. Then, astonishingly, her reaction took an unexpected turn.
For a brief moment, she simply stared at him. Her eyes blinked in bewilderment. Then, as if a switch had been flipped, her expression shifted, and a glint appeared in her eyes, signaling a sudden idea.