Silence was left like a heavy fog on everyone.
The woman’s steps were clearly heard on the dry road. Every step was pushed, sure, as if he knew exactly what was going to happen.
She stopped a few feet from the circle formed around her father.
Get out of the way.
It didn’t raise the tone.
But her voice cut off the air.
One of the men tried to laugh.
And who are you?
The woman looked at him.
I am his daughter.
That’s it.
There was no need for anything else.
Those around them started to move easily, insecure. Not out of respect. From some kind of anxiety they couldn’t explain.
The mayor stepped forward, trying to retain his authority.
“Miss, don’t get in. It’s a legal matter.
She turned her eyes to him.
- Legal?
He calmly removed a thick file from his bag.
Do you want to talk about legality?
