He took the envelope and left.

I told Sophia about the offer.

She recorded it as an offer, not a confession.

It explained what Robert wanted from me.

Other evidence would have to establish what he had done.

Megan came to Sophia’s reception room later that week.

She wore the dress she’d worn at the hospital and pressed the same wrinkle near her waist until the fabric looked shiny.

“You need to withdraw the case.”