…tension. The air seemed to have become heavy, as before a storm.

…tension. The air seemed to have become heavy, as before a storm.

Emily gripped her spoon.

David took her hand.

« You don’t have to be afraid. »

The little girl whispered:

« I used to sleep there… when I was naughty. »

Silence filled the room.

The social worker closed her notebook.

« Ms. Janet Walker, you’ll have to come with us. »

Janet went white.

« This is ridiculous. »

The officers approached.

« Please cooperate. »

As they led her out of the house, Janet glared at David.

« You ruined your marriage. »

David replied without raising his voice.

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