“Zane called him before that,” Helen said.

She said each word carefully, keeping her eyes off mine.

“He said he was deeply worried about your emotional state,” Helen said.

“He told the board you were having a severe breakdown over your daughter’s death.”

“My emotional state is perfectly fine, Helen,” I said evenly.

“He said you’d gotten confused about basic family records,” Helen said.

“He strongly urged us to put you on an involuntary paid leave.”

“I’ve worked here nine years,” I said.