Jasmine's pov

The officers sat opposite us, their notes, pen and recorder ready to take ma Gloria's testimony.

"Mrs O'Briens, are you ready for us?" One of the officer asked.

Ma Gloria took a deep breath and nodded, though she seemed a little bit nervous.

"Alright, let's start with.. who's Mr Roman to you?" The officer asked.

"He's.. he's.. my stepfather"

Who's this Mr Roman everyone is talking about? How come I don't seem to know him? Or maybe I haven't seem him before.

"Your stepfather...."

the officer trailed off and jotted down in his note, then lifted his head.

"... can you tell us about your relationship with him?"...