Suddenly, Chief Harrison, who had been quietly whispering with the preacher, stepped forward, his voice cutting through the noise. “This funeral is postponed until further notice,” he announced. “We have a potential crime to investigate. I urge everyone to remain calm and cooperate with the authorities.”
The crowd began to trickle out, and even Susan left the church. For the first time since the ceremony started, she wasn’t watching Jason. Lost in her thoughts, she left the church, muttering to herself. Jason watched her closely, trying to figure out what she was saying. He focused on her lips, looking for clues, but she quickly vanished into the crowd before he could understand anything.