The Perfect Wife Walked Away
Bypassing the lobby reception desk, I took the elevator to the seventh floor, following Noelle’s intel.
Suite 7C was at the end of the hallway. I knocked on the door; three firm, measured knocks.
Silence.
I knocked again.
This time, I heard movement inside. A chair scraping, footsteps — hesitant— and then the sound of a chain being drawn back. The door opened a crack, and one eye appeared in the gap.
"Who are you?" The voice was unmistakably anxious.
"Marcus Webb?" I said. "Also known as Zorro on at least three forums, including the forensic science forum where an article about a certain 'Dr. M' was posted four days ago."