A heavy silence fell over the group as Detective Smith's words sank in. Adrian, Lopez, and Joey stared at each other in disbelief, the weight of the situation growing heavier with every passing second.

“Dead?” Adrian whispered, barely able to comprehend. “How?”

“The cause is yet to be confirmed, but I guess her body went into shock,” Detective Smith explained, his voice somber. “The paramedics tried to revive her, but it was too late. I’m sorry.”

“No way. That’s not possible. She can’t be,” Adrian exclaimed, still in shock.

“I’m sorry, Mr. West.”

Lopez covered her mouth with her hand, tears streaming down her face. Joey’s fists clenched, his knuckles...