During Our Fourth of July Cookout, My Sister-in-Law Snuck Into the Garage—What Fell From Her Skirt Made Me Go Pale

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“I told you I would.”

Two officers walked up the driveway.

I stepped forward, still holding the pouch.

“This necklace belongs to my mother-in-law,” I said. “She gave it to me to keep safe until tonight. I locked it in the garage cabinet. Melissa took it and tried to leave with it hidden under her skirt.”

Melissa let out a bitter laugh.

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