“You did the right thing by telling us.” I said and Charlotte looked surprised.
“I almost kept it to myself.” She said.
“Why?” I asked.
“Because every time I give you information, I wonder whether you believe me.” She said and I leaned back slightly.
“That’s because you gave me plenty of reasons not to trust you.” I said as Charlotte lowered her eyes.
“I know.” She said.
There was no argument. No excuse. No attempt to make herself the victim.
She simply accepted the truth, and somehow that made the words harder to say.
Sarah finished her call.
“I am sending officers to the Briarwood location now, and I will take everything you have provided.” Sarah said.
Ethan handed her copies of the relevant records.
“If Keeler is still operating, these should give you enough to start pulling
