When Lin Miao, Gu Shan, and Zhang Mei had first set their plan into motion, Lin Miao had been exceedingly cautious, making sure to leave herself untouched by the fallout.
She told the truth—at least, her version of it—with impressive composure.
"I wasn't home that day," she said, her tone unflinching. "There was a seminar at the university. I went as part of the audience. You can ask any of the attendees—plenty of people saw me there."
Captain He gave a small nod and gestured for an officer to take notes. "Mm. And recently, have you heard anything… unusual from your parents?"
Lin Miao looked down, her gaze turning chilly. The things she'd heard from Gu Shan and Zhang Mei lately were nothing but sarcasm laced with venom. Icy ridicule and barbed words, from the two people who claimed to be her biological parents. The very idea made her stomach turn.
