“I saw the double invoices three weeks ago while I was sorting the tax receipts,” she said.

“I knew copying restricted military procurement records was against the law.”

“That was an enormous risk you took,” Richard said.

“I knew it was the only way anybody was ever going to believe me,” she whispered.

“On Saturday he promised me he’d go to therapy, but I knew it was just one more lie to keep me quiet.”

“Where’s the flash drive now, Emily?” Richard asked.

“I took it downstairs in my apron pocket Friday morning,” she said softly, her voice fading…