C30 The Truth That Lies

The message arrived at 2:17 AM.

Mira was still awake.

She hadn’t slept properly in weeks.

Not since the word alive had entered her world again.

Her secure phone vibrated once.

Private Investigator — Priority.

Her pulse spiked instantly.

She opened it.

Subject: Marsh Case — Preliminary Recovery

Status: Partial Match Found

Note: Sensitive — Recommend verbal briefing

Mira didn’t wait