All Chapters of The Wife He Betrayed: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Morning settled quietly over Obadiah Waore's estate.For the first time in days, no one was running.No gunfire echoed from distant hills.No urgent radio calls interrupted conversations.The calm, however, felt temporary.Everyone sensed it.Storms often paused before returning with greater force.Kamau stood on the eastern balcony overlooking the estate.His binoculars swept slowly across the surrounding hills.Beside him, Sergeant Kilonzo adjusted a compact spotting scope."Anything unusual?" Kamau asked."Negative.""The outer ring?""Secure.""The drone teams?""Both airborne."Kamau nodded.Satisfied but never relaxed.Inside the main house, the atmosphere was entirely different.Mercy Wao had refused to allow another strategy meeting until everyone had eaten."No investigations on empty stomachs," she declared."People think better after breakfast."Even Obadiah smiled.It had been years since someone had dared issue instructions inside his own home.Only Mercy could get away w

Inspector Bethwel Kanda looked at his wristwatch.11:35 a.m.For the first time in nearly a week, he was leaving Obadiah Waore's estate without a tactical convoy.Only one police Land Cruiser accompanied him.Kamau had objected."I'd rather you stayed."Bethwel smiled."If I stop being a police officer...""...this investigation loses its legitimacy."Kamau couldn't argue with that.Nakuru County Police Headquarters.The officers on duty instinctively stood as Bethwel entered.Many had not seen him for several days.One young constable whispered to another,"The boss finally changed clothes."Bethwel overheard them and laughed."I was beginning to think the jacket would solve the case before I did."The room relaxed.For a few minutes...He was simply their commander again.His secretary entered carrying a neatly folded charcoal suit."Your wife sent this yesterday, sir."Bethwel smiled."She knows me too well.""And she said..."The secretary consulted a small note."...that if you i

Rain clouds gathered over Nakuru, turning the afternoon sky a dull shade of grey.Inside Obadiah Waore's estate, the reception lounge had been transformed into something resembling a courtroom.Inspector Bethwel Kanda insisted on it."No interruptions," he instructed. "One witness at a time. We establish facts before we draw conclusions."No one objected.Even Obadiah understood that, from this point forward, every statement could eventually become evidence.Kamau remained outside with David Pilka, overseeing the interrogation of the man who had identified himself as journalist Brian Odhiambo.His cameras, drone equipment and laptop had been secured, but Bethwel had ordered that he be treated professionally until his identity could be verified."Has he asked for a lawyer?" David Pilka asked.Kamau shook his head."No.""He keeps asking one question.""What question?""Whether Ambassador Stephen Wao is still inside the house."David Pilka's expression hardened."That confirms Stephen w

The room remained still.Outside, rain drummed steadily against the tiled roof of Obadiah Waore's estate.Inside, no one spoke.Dr. Beatrice Akinyi Owino rested her wrinkled hand upon the faded notebook."I have delayed this moment for twenty-three years," she said quietly."Not because I wished to hide the truth...""...but because I feared what the truth would cost."Inspector Bethwel Kanda uncapped his pen."For the record, Doctor...""...please continue."Dr. Beatrice turned the fragile page with extraordinary care.The ink had faded, but the words remained legible.She adjusted her spectacles."These are my notes.""Exactly as I wrote them."She began reading.03:41 a.m.Patient regained strength.Asked repeatedly whether 'they' had arrived.I reassured her that only medical staff were present.Patient smiled briefly.Then whispered one name.The doctor stopped.Her voice trembled.Bethwel looked up."What name?"Before she could answer, Rose spoke."It wasn't the name.""It was

The rain finally stopped.For the first time in days, the morning sun spread across the hills surrounding Obadiah Waore's estate.Yet beneath the estate...Darkness remained.At exactly seven o'clock, Inspector Bethwel Kanda stood beside a reinforced steel security door hidden behind what had once appeared to be an ordinary stone wall in the old wine cellar.Months earlier, the entrance had been abandoned.Now it was one of the most heavily protected areas on the property.Two DCI officers stood guard outside.Only four people possessed access authorization.Bethwel.Kamau.Ezekiel.Obadiah.Alex had access only when accompanying the investigation.The original wooden entrance had been preserved behind the new steel barrier so that anyone entering from the opposite direction would never suspect the tunnel was under continuous police control.Kamau arrived carrying a tablet."Our overnight report."Bethwel accepted it."Anything?"Kamau nodded."Three motion alerts."Bethwel immediatel