Margaret cooperated with requests for the paperwork she’d signed, though she often seemed uncomfortable describing her involvement.

Elena continued assisting with authentication of Hart Systems records without remaining in an executive role at Prescott Technologies.

Daniel kept a careful inventory of what had been found and what was still missing.

Martin insisted that conclusions follow the evidence.

Some days I found his caution frustrating.

Other days, it was the only reason I could sleep.

My marriage remained unresolved.

I didn’t pretend otherwise.