Mr. White sat in his dimly lit living room, the flickering light from the television casting shadows on the walls. The news anchor’s voice droned on, detailing the latest developments in the investigation. Mr. White’s heart pounded in his chest as he listened, his mind racing.

Audrey’s face flashed on the screen, her eyes filled with fear and desperation. He knew it was only a matter of time before she mentioned his name to the police. She would do anything to save herself, and he was the perfect scapegoat.

“I need to disappear,” he muttered to himself, the weight of his predicament settling heavily on his shoulders.

He stood up...