Standing before the door, my mind echoed with questions. What transpired during that unsettling night, and did Oliver hold the key to unlocking the mystery? Each interview, I understood, unraveled a layer of the puzzle, bringing me closer to comprehending the events leading to Amber's disappearance.

As Oliver's narrative unfolded, I couldn't shake the nagging question about his early departure from Amber's home. The room's atmosphere seemed to thicken as I probed further into the timeline of that fateful night.

Stella: Oliver, I appreciate your openness in sharing these details. But there's one thing I'm trying to understand. Why did you leave Amber alone at home?

Oliver hesitated for a moment, the tension in the room palpable.

Oliver: Look, I had an emergency. Something unexpected came up, and I had to leave in a hurry.

Stella: An emergency? Can you provide more details?

Oliver: It's personal. But trust me, I wouldn't have left her alone if it wasn't absolutely necessary.  ( he said defensively )

While Oliver's explanation shed light on the urgency of his departure, it left me with more questions. What kind of emergency was so pressing that it required him to abandon an 11-year-old girl in the middle of the night?

Thanking Oliver for his cooperation, I left his house, my mind now consumed by this new piece of information. The mystery seemed to deepen, and I couldn't help but wonder if this emergency was somehow connected to the ominous rumors circulating in the town.

The next morning, I decided to meet Amber's school teacher, Ms. Lana Gregory. Thoughts about Oliver's actions and the mystery surrounding Amber's disappearance filled my mind as I went to sleep. Could Oliver be responsible for Amber's kidnapping, or was someone else involved? Why did he leave her alone? What was so important?

To be continued...

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