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Chapter sixty seven: white walls

Maeve POV

"So.. we have to ask some questions" a police officer said lowly, my leg bouncing up and down from habit as I sat in a white painted box room.

I nodded "go ahead, I'm happy to answer anything" I replied with a light smile.

"The babysitter Mary Collins, she told us that she was paid to look after Lucas and then was instructed to drop him off at your home by Emma. Does this make any sense to you?" The police officer interrogated, his hands clasped together and elbows resting on the table.

"I mean, I don't know the technicality's of the whole ordeal. I'm just happy that my son arrived back to me safely"

I grabbed my class of water and sipped it, the refreshing liquid cooling my throat. "Though if you're asking me from my point of view if it makes sense then I suppose yes. Emma from how much I knew her was horrible but not horrible enough to inflict harm on a child Sir"

Daniel hummed in response, his eyes flickering down to his notepad. "Then tell me, where were you the night Lucas was brought home?"

"I was at home, in bed asleep. I cried myself to sleep and I know this because when I woke up all I could feel was how wet my cheeks felt. Evan hadn't slept as he was so worried. The door knocking is what woke me up" I confirmed back, nerves racing through me.

"You said on the day Lucas was reported missing that you would in your words 'kill this bitch' I hope you understand why we are questioning you"

I frowned "it was a figure of speech. From a parents perspective if someone took one of your children and threatened the other wouldn't you say such a statement ?"

Daniel pursed his lips "we appreciate those feelings Maeve. Do you know the severity of the situation at present ?"

"Well.. my son is home so no, not really" I replied; acting as if I knew nothing about the situation but in reality I knew everything.

"Emma was found dead, multiple stab-wounds. Whoever killed her was angry"

Clasping my mouth with my hand I forced a look of shock and terror "no- I mean that's simply insane"

"Was.. Emma on any drugs did you know? Her and your husband used to be in a relationship which from what I've been gathering is the reasoning for her taking your son in the first place and then of course beating up Evan"

"Yes.. we argued about it before when she was with Evan. I told her how she was talented, beautiful and didn't need to take the drugs she did as I could tell it was getting to a point of no return. There was one night- that I stayed over and she was having a heated argument with someone outside but he wore a black suit and cap, I couldn't tell who he was" my hands gingerly went to my glass of water again so I could take a heavy gulp.

"The reason for you and Emma having a relationship is because of your daughter Ember is that correct? She was essentially her step mother at one point" Daniel quizzed with the same stoic expression he wore the entire time; not giving away any details with his facial expressions.

I nodded and sighed "you're correct officer. We didn't see eye to eye all the time but I appreciated her looking at Ember as if she was her own and that's why I knew deep in my heart she wouldn't of hurt my son"

"The time is ten forty three and that concludes the interview" he said to the recorder on the table which gave the other officer the permission to turn it off.

"Okay Maeve. Thank you for your time we will call you if we need anything else"

"Thank you" I smiled briefly, my body turning away as I got escorted out of the room. This time Evan was being guided inside.

Evan POV

"Ahh Mr Peters" the police officer named Daniel greeted as I switched places with my wife.

"I would of liked to say nice to meet you but given the circumstances I don't think it's appropriate" I joked which made Daniel crack a slight smile.

Sitting down I saw the other police officer go to the recorder and press play. Daniel then looked at his watch "the time is ten forty eight and we will now begin the interview with Mr Evan Peters"

"So Evan, you dated Emma in the past didn't you? You also had a situation with her that resulted in domestic violence. Emma went to prison for a short while because of the abuse she inflicted upon you. Could you confirm this?"

I picked at the skin on my fingers; trauma resurfaced from what she did to me that I hadn't fully dealt with.

"Yes.. that's all correct Sir"

Daniel looked sombrely at me before jotting down some notes in his open notepad. "Could you tell us more about the abuse ?"

Biting the inner of my cheek I nodded "I explained most of it when it went to trial but sure, Emma controlled everything I did. I wasn't allowed to contact anyone or leave the house unless it benefited her. She threatened to kill me if I tried"

I paused for a second to regain my composure "if you want to take a break we understand" Daniel reassured.

"No it's fine. Um- very often would she slap me, hit me over with objects. Glide sharp items across my skin that would make me bleed and then finally she beat me really bad, I ended up in hospital"

"I'm really sorry to hear that Evan, the reason why I ask is to shed some light on the relationship you had with Emma" Daniel affirmed? His pen being played with in between his fingers.

"Did you have thoughts about harming her especially after Lucas was taken?"

I shook my head "I couldn't hurt anyone, if I wanted to have hurt her I would of when she held me hostage"

"Can you tell me what you were doing once you were made aware of Lucas's absence?"

"I couldn't sleep, I was a wreck and was just trying to be strong for my wife. Then Mary I believe her name is dropped our son off in the morning" I sighed with my hand going into my brunette hair.

"Was Emma involved in any drugs or alcohol when you were with her?"

"Yes. She would get even more violent if she didn't get her fix. She was angry, aggressive as if a film had been pulled over her eyes. She took cocaine and heroin mostly but the occasional mild drug like marijuana and codeine was taken too"

"Thank you Mr Peters. The reason for this interview is because of your relation and background with her. Emma was murdered and so.. we are trying to piece together the story" Daniel stated coldly; his tone was harsh but yet slightly comforting,

"That's.. crazy" I said in disbelief "murdered ? Jesus, I know that she wasn't a great person but that's shocking"

Daniel nodded "thank you again. We will contact you again if we need to. Interview concluded at eleven fifteen"

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Maeve POV

"You both owe me big time" Henry rambled on whilst my mind flickered back to that day and how I didn't recognise myself anymore.

"We owe you everything" I replied softly, a smile tugging at my lips. "Even though Evan should of never gotten you involved"

Evan scoffed "if it wasn't for me then I wouldn't be able to kiss my wife right now-

Evan grabbed my waist and kissed me passionately, my heart pounding effortlessly in my chest as it always did when Evan did anything physical to me.

Henry looked away bleakly whilst Evan eyed him "what's going on?" I breathed, pulling away from Evan.

"Henry loves you, you silly duck" Evan taunted in my ear which made me furrow my eyebrows.

"You love me Henry?" I asked intently, the colour fading from my cheeks. "I'm.. I don't know what to say"

Henry glared at Evan "it's not like it matters. Evan is just being a cock even after we just moved a dead body together-

"You did what" I gasped loudly, my hairs raising up on my arms. "You're in serious shit Evan"

Evan shrugged lazily, his hands trailing up my hips "oh please punish me for I have been a bad boy"

Almost choking on my saliva I pulled away with a crimson blush on my face. "You're so out of order. Stop trying to piss Henry off" I grimaced.

Henry pursed his lips and scratched the back of his neck awkwardly "I'm glad to know your sex life is still booming. Even after killing and disposing of a corpse" He sneered sarcastically

"You're right. Makes it even better" Evan mocked back with the same tone.

Rubbing my temples I grabbed a smoke from my pocket "I'm going to leave you both to it. I'm having a smoke"

Exiting our house I melted into the cold, bitter air which wrapped waves around me. This whole scenario was so fucked.