“I let myself believe the second report because it was easier, safer for my career, and closed the case quickly.

I lied to myself back then, Mrs.

Bennett.”

“You lied to protect corrupt politicians while my family was destroyed!” I shouted at him.

Miller hung his head in deep shame.

“Yes, I did.”

“What actually happened to my husband that night?” I asked, turning back to Austin.

No one in the room answered right away.