The young male officer, unfamiliar with Barrett, was reluctant to comply with Barrett's request to unlock the handcuffs due to his aggressive demeanor.

The officer pushed a stack of papers towards Barrett and said, "Who are you to this young lady? These documents need to be signed by her family members. Until the investigation is complete, she may not be able to leave."

As he spoke, hurried footsteps approached from outside.

Officer Lee arrived with two other policemen, his face as dark as the bottom of a pot. He snatched the keys from the young officer's hand, unlocked Zoe's handcuffs, and put on a forced smile as he apologized to...