Noah scanned the house, taking in every detail he could find. But he was already feeling unsure he could find out more about Tammy's abduction.
Her mother, Gladis, introduced herself with three mugs of hot coffee. Then they all sat there for a long time almost silently.
Gladis was staring blankly into her coffee, while Madeleine shot glances at Noah, who was staring at his coffee. When she felt too much time was passing she tried speaking, but Noah was a step ahead of her.
"Why do you have so many locks on the door?" Noah asked casually.
Madeleine blinked, confused by the strange question, but Gladis found it humorous.
"Didn't they tell you how he got in?" she asked with a bitter smile.
Noah shook his head and sat forward, his green eyes growing serious. "I didn't read the case report before I was handed this. I like to build up a view based on the witness' firsthand account of the matter."
