The police arrived shortly afterward, having spoken to the paramedics and Amber at the scene. She was brought into the station for questioning, her earlier facade of nonchalance now replaced with visible fear.

I was called in to give a statement, recounting everything from Amber’s sudden act of kindness to Lily’s terrified phone call. The detective listened intently, nodding as he took notes. I was certain that Amber’s true nature would finally be exposed.

As the investigation unfolded, it was revealed that Amber had spiked Caleb’s ice cream with a substance meant to make him sleepy, intending to play an “innocent” prank of pretending he had fallen into a deep sleep. She thought it would be a funny story to tell later, not realizing the potential danger she was putting him in.