“I know.

But it feels like people think we’re their project now.”

Her words caught me.

I had been so focused on Clarence that I hadn’t considered what my revelation had done to Rebecca.

In the courtroom, I had described her empty pantry, her former partner, and the meals she had skipped.

Those details were true, but they had been hers to tell.

“I owe you an apology,” I said.