My mother closed her eyes.
I took a step closer.
« You knew. »
« I didn’t know she’d put him in the garage. »
But he couldn’t look at me.
I had known my brother my entire life.
I knew what his face looked like when he was lying.
And right then, I knew he wasn’t telling me everything.
I left the dining room.
When I opened the garage door, Ethan was still in the folding chair.
He looked up anxiously.
« Are they mad? »
I swallowed.
« Come on, buddy. We’re going home. »
He stood immediately.
