Madame Leigh felt it strange as well.

“Are you sure about that?” Hoyt asked, “Mr. Reed was using his phone to talk yesterday. He’s mute, right?”

“I don’t think so.” The village head frowned. “I’ve heard his voice with my own ears. He was very cold and indifferent toward us. Whenever he opened his mouth, he would only be asking about Miss McKinnon’s whereabouts. That’s why I remember him so clearly.”

“Me too,” said Madame Leigh. “He was talking to Mr. King that day, and I didn’t see him using