That answer relieved her.

“You’re supposed to decide how you feel as it changes.”

PART 40 — THE INDICTMENT

A little over a year after the divorce, a federal grand jury returned an indictment against Julian and two former company executives.

The charges concerned alleged wire fraud, false statements and documents used in federal contracting, and conspiracy-related conduct.

Not grand larceny.

Not treason.

Not a military offense simply because I wore a uniform.

Julian was a civilian.