Your brother has a bright future.
As though mine mattered less.
I took a breath and began walking.
The ceremony was interrupted when Mara arrived with Detective Ruiz and another officer.
Halcyon’s chief financial officer was also present to address the separate business concerns.
A ripple of surprise passed through the guests.
Evan, standing near the front of the church, looked confused.
Dad turned toward me.
“Claire, what’s happening?”
I faced him calmly.
“I’m no longer hiding what happened.”
Detective Ruiz approached Evan.
“Mr. Mercer, we’d like to speak with you regarding an incident reported earlier this week.”
Evan’s expression changed.
“What incident?”
“The confrontation at your sister’s property.”
Dad immediately stepped forward.
“There was no confrontation! She had an accident!”
Mara spoke firmly.
“The incident was captured by a security camera, and the relevant footage has been preserved.”
Dad stopped.
Evan looked toward me.
