“Like the previous bodies, all limbs intact, but internal organs missing.”
She paused. “No, something seems off. This body... is different!”
Her gaze fell on my hand and she frowned slightly. I thought she had discovered something.
But then she said, “The other bodies were given anesthesia and had their organs removed, but this one has almost every bone broken and every nail plucked out.”
She took my limp hand and her frown was deepening. Yet, she still spoke of the brutal ending—
“He was tortured to death.”
Everyone looked at each other, sympathy evident. Anna sighed softly.
“Such cruel methods are truly appalling. Have the forensic department focus on examining this body and carefully compare it to missing persons from the past year. We must identify the deceased as quickly as possible!”
After giving her instructions, Anna removed her protective suit and returned to the office to review the case.
Perhaps it was a tacit understanding between us, a connection shared by blood. Anna turned back and gazed at my body several times. But in the end, she didn’t recognize me.
I was heartbroken and about to leave when I saw Eden, holding Monica’s hand, approaching the police station.