Page 156 of The Silent Appeal

Charlotte

During the mystery six months… could she have been in prison?

Lockwood Murder Case WhatsApp group, September 10, 2025:

Roderick Tanner, KC added Sharon Collins to the group

Roderick Tanner, KC

Round. Sharon can you?

Sharon Collins

Mr. Tanner has asked me to send you another file of correspondence. Have you both got it?

Femi Hassan

I’ve received it, thank you, Sharon.

Charlotte Holroyd

Likewise, thank you. Hope you’re feeling well, Mr. Tanner.

Roderick Tanner, KC

Faster might not have time.

Sharon Collins

Mr. Tanner is still groggy from his anesthetic. He means this is an ongoing and time-sensitive case.

Charlotte Holroyd

You could send us the documents in one go. We can read them all while you recover.

Roderick Tanner, KC

No! Can’t have you getting ahead of me. Sharon!

Sharon Collins

That’s a good idea, Mr. Tanner.

Roderick Tanner, KC

No, it isn’t! Don’t send any more until I say so!

Femi Hassan

Thank you, Sharon. We’ll read this batch today.

Charlotte

What did he mean by “might not have time”?

Femi

I don’t know. We’d better read it now.