Hints Of Regret
The atmosphere thickened with emotion as Ben began revisiting old wounds. His voice trembled under the weight of remorse. “There’s so much I should’ve said back then,” he admitted, staring at the ground. Each sentence chipped away at his exterior, revealing pain he had carried for too long. “Tell me what you know, Ben,” I urged, torn between fear and hope. It felt like progress, like slowly pulling back the veil that had kept the truth hidden.

Hints Of Regret
Secrets To The Grave
As Ben finally spoke, his eyes—full of sorrow—locked onto mine. “I’m deeply sorry for your loss,” he said, his words thick with emotion. He alluded to secrets he once vowed would remain buried forever. “There are things I swore I wouldn’t tell,” he murmured, hesitating. Instantly, Clue 1 from the tape echoed in my mind: “Don’t come in, Mommy. He said he’ll hurt you too.” A chill swept through me, realizing Ben might have knowledge about the night Hannah vanished.

Secrets To The Grave
