Not long after, they were released.
The police station lobby was packed with people.
Caden Sterling said to Officer Scott, "Cody, if there are any developments in the case, please let me know right away."
"I know." Officer Scott nodded reassuringly. "Don't worry. We're still confirming the skeleton's identity, and DNA matching takes time. Verifying Mrs. Jennings's real identity will also take a while. We have our own procedures and protocols, so please be patient."
"We understand." Caden Sterling nodded, then turned to Aria Sterling. "Aria, let's go."
Officer Scott was seeing them out of the lobby when his phone suddenly rang.
It was unclear what the person on the other end said, but his brow furrowed. "That… that's not right. What excuse am I supposed to use to keep her here…? Fine, fine… I get it…"
