Thomas Reed came to the house today.
He said Martin had made mistakes. He said I should forget what I copied. He smiled while he said it, but his eyes were not smiling.
I told him I had a husband and a daughter.
He said that was exactly why I should listen.
Gavin lowered his head.
Amelia paused, but he gestured for her to continue.
If something happens, remember this: Martin wanted to confess. He was not a bad man, only a frightened one. He told me there was a ledger hidden where no one would think to look. Not in his office. Not in the cabin. Somewhere connected to “the first lie.”
I do not know what he meant yet.
But I will keep searching.
I love you. I love Chloe. Tell her the truth gets smaller when spoken. Tell her I was brave if you can. I do not always feel brave.
