Chapter 5: Fire and Fear For days, I wandered through the echoes of that moment, unsure of what had happened—or what was happening. Confusion consumed me, like the aftermath of an explosion that had obliterated any sense of certainty. The truth loomed in the shadows, but I couldn't bring myself to face it. The pieces didn’t fit, and my mind fought against the weight of uncertainty. A sharp knock echoed through the house. My mom moved cautiously towards the door, her brows furrowed in confusion. When she opened it, a policeman stood there, his face serious and composed. "Is Amir