The detective gave a firm knock before entering Celine's hospital room. He had a no-nonsense air about him as he addressed us.

"Mr. Hernandez, Ms. McDermott. I’m Detective Rogers, in charge of investigating the assault on Ms. Roberts. Let's get down to it - fill me in on what you know."

Rogers pulled out a notebook, pen ready to jot down details. He fixed his gaze on me intently.

"Ms. McDermott, walk me through your connection to the victim and how you became aware of this incident."

I took a steadying breath. "Celine and I only recently became friends through working together at Mr. Hernandez's company."

The detective gave a...