Chapter 977

Soon after, Elizabeth and Charlie arrived with Robin and Myra. Shawn's grandparents had received a desperate call from Annie, while Shawn's parents were worried about Hazel. When they learned what had happened, Hazel, who had been holding back her anger, felt emboldened by her family's presence. The arson case remained unclear. Annie's statement lacked evidence, and she denied Hazel's version of events. Both parties recounted the afternoon's events at the precinct. Hazel spoke confidently and fluently, not missing a single detail, even including the exact words of her confrontation with Annie. The officers were shocked and looked at Shawn, who sat at the end of the room. They had always known Hazel as playful and cheerful. Shawn awkwardly turned to look out the window while Annie, in contrast to Hazel's confidence, stumbled through her story nervously. As it got late, everyone needed to leave, but Annie could not return to the burned-out guesthouse. Since the Prescotts were her