The set of keys Mrs Atkins had was nowhere in sight, and that explained her shock but also her frightened face.
While William sported a grim expression, Simone tried to reassure her, “You might have just misplaced them, Mrs Atkins.”
“I never did… I never moved them,” she shook her head in what appeared to be desperation.
“When was the last time you saw them around?” William asked matter-of-factly.
“I don’t know,” the woman looked on the verge of tears, and Simone shot her beloved William a look. “They’re always here.”
The warning didn’t seem to register with him, for he didn’t hesitate to press on, “Who else has access to your home?”
“Nobody,” she spilled a few tears. “nobody…”
“Think,” he insisted, despite the looks Simone was giving him.
“Nobody save for Frank,” she let out after
