Steven was completely bewildered. He couldn’t comprehend anything and didn’t have the energy to seek clarification. The special agent had something else to add. He explained, using simple and concise words, that Steven needed to prove he found the watch in his garden. The old man realized he was now too involved to escape.
Moreover, he knew that proving the watch was his wouldn’t be difficult at all. He would invite the police to his garden, where they could clearly see the spot he had dug. They would arrive sooner than Steven had anticipated…