No one wanted to open a dead woman’s letter in a storage facility parking lot.
But the court investigator noted it, photographed it, and sealed it for review.
The next morning, with Gavin present, Amelia opened the envelope.
His hands were cuffed, so she unfolded the letter for him.
The paper trembled slightly in her grip.
Gavin recognized Rachel’s handwriting immediately.
He covered his mouth with one hand.
Amelia began to read.
My love,
If you are reading this, then either I found a way to tell the truth, or someone else finally did.
I am sorry.
I thought I could fix it quietly. I thought if I gave back the files, if I promised not to speak, they would leave us alone. But Martin is scared, and I am scared too. There are names in these records that should never be together. Money moving through accounts. Favors traded. Evidence moved before anyone asked questions.
