Chapter 24

At home, her mother was already waiting for her to return.

"Why were you not answering your phone? I have been worried.

"Mother, it's been a hectic day" Amanda responded, collapsing onto the sofa. "Where are the kids?"

"Adora is sleeping, others are not back from school." Mrs Roberts responded.

"By this time?" Amanda asked, looking at her time.

"It's just noon. You are home early" Mrs Roberts answered, finding her place beside Amanda.

"I didn't plan for any of this to happen, mother," Amanda said.

"I can imagine. What is the situation now?" Mrs Roberts asked.

"Am being investigated for his death," Amanda answered, her voice quivering slightly.

Mrs Roberts froze in her seat, concern etched on her face. "What!"

Amanda continued. "As we speak, the police do not know who killed him, the hotel called the police when they found his body. The source of death is unknown yet"

"My goodness! What has that got to do with you?" Mrs. Roberts asked, confused.

"I booked the hotel room, mo