Page 247 of The Silent Appeal

Emotionally unstable, mental health issues, a history of chaotic behavior. Fran is the opposite.

Femi Hassan

Anyone can act in a moment of anger. Perhaps Josh ended their relationship and she snapped?

Charlotte Holroyd

Or is she confessing to protect someone else? Her sense of responsibility toward Amelia, Georgia, and Lucas is strange.

Roderick Tanner, KC

A confession for that reason would indicate a lack of judgment tantamount to mental or emotional instability, would it not?

Femi Hassan

You said “former lover,” Mr. Tanner. But we didn’t see their relationship end, did we?

Roderick Tanner, KC

Indeed not. Sharon, where are you?

Sharon Collins

As of ten seconds ago, I’m in your flat, Mr. Tanner. Where are YOU?

Roderick Tanner, KC

I’ve popped out for some fresh air.

Sharon Collins

Where? It’s gone nine-thirty at night!

Roderick Tanner, KC

Broadstairs. Always loved the place.

Sharon Collins

But that’s in Kent! The doctor told you not to leave the house!

Roderick Tanner, KC

Please send the next folder to Femi and Charlotte.

Sharon Collins

I give up!

Sharon Collins

The next set of correspondence seems to be out of chronological order. Please pay attention to the dates.

Femi

Only five megabytes. We must be close to the end.

Charlotte