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

her,” she said. “She sounds rehearsed.”

William moved beside me.

“No,” he said. “She sounds honest.”

One officer turned to Elaine. “Ma’am, is the necklace yours?”

Elaine wiped her cheeks. “Yes. It’s mine.”

“Did you give it to Gaia?”

“Yes,” Elaine said. “I trusted her with it.”

“Did Melissa have permission to take it?”

Elaine looked at her daughter.

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