Manner of Death, Vol. 2

Bun and Tan's feelings for each other are growing, but a rift remains between them. Solving the case may be the only way to open their hearts to each other.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

After meeting Tan while investigating the murder of Janejira, Bun still can't believe the declaration of love from his former prime suspect. Though the two's feelings are finally blooming, a rift remains between them, and solving the case may be the only thing that can allow them to open their hearts to each other.

Bun had been working on the murder case of Janejira for weeks, and he had almost given up hope of finding the culprit. But then, one day, he received a call from a witness who claimed to have seen the suspect in the area of the crime. Excited by this new lead, Bun immediately set out to investigate.

As he walked through the streets of the city, Bun couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He had been working on this case for so long, and he had become so close to the victim's family. He knew that if he didn't find the killer, they would never be able to move on.

Finally, after hours of searching, Bun found the suspect. He was a young man named Tan, and he had a history of violence. Bun knew that he had to take him into custody immediately.

As they sat in the interrogation room, Bun tried to get Tan to confess. But Tan was not willing to talk. He denied any involvement in the crime, and he seemed to be completely unafraid of the consequences.

Bun was frustrated. He knew that Tan was lying, but he didn't have any evidence to prove it. He was beginning to think that he had made a mistake in pursuing this case.

But then, something strange happened. Tan began to cry. He cried and cried, and he didn't stop for hours. Bun was confused. He had never seen a suspect cry before.

Finally, Tan stopped crying and looked up at Bun. "I did it," he said. "I killed Janejira."

Bun was shocked. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. He had spent so much time and energy on this case, and he had almost given up hope of finding the killer. But now, it seemed that all of his efforts had been for nothing.

But then, something else happened. Tan began to talk. He told Bun about his past, about how he had grown up in a violent household and had never felt loved or accepted. He told Bun about the day that he had met Janejira, and how she had been the first person to show him kindness and compassion.

Bun was moved by Tan's story. He could see how someone who had never experienced love could be driven to commit a crime like this. He knew that he had to help Tan, to give him a chance to turn his life around.

Over the next few weeks, Bun worked tirelessly to help Tan. He provided him with counseling and support, and he helped him find a job and a place to live. And slowly but surely, Tan began to change. He started to feel more responsible for his actions, and he began to work towards rebuilding his relationship with his family.

And then, one day, Tan confessed to Bun. "I'm sorry," he said. "I know what I did was wrong, and I want to make things right."

Bun was overwhelmed with emotion. He had never seen a suspect so willing to take responsibility for their actions. He knew that he had made the right decision in pursuing this case, and he was proud of the way that Tan had turned his life around.

In the end, Tan was sentenced to prison. But Bun knew that he had done the right thing. He had helped a young man who had been struggling with his past, and he had given him a chance to turn his life around. And he knew that he would never forget the lessons that he had learned from this case.

As Bun walked out of the courtroom, he felt a sense of satisfaction. He had done his job, and he had made a difference in someone's life. And he knew that he would continue to work hard to make the world a better place, one case at a time.

ISBN-13: 9781975370015