A few years passed after that.Crane Group's lawyers vehemently argued that Ian's death was a suicide. In the end, Amanda was sentenced to several years of prison time for intentional injury.The day she was released, the sky was overcast.The first thing she did after getting out was go to my old house.It was dark out. Amanda stood under a streetlight, tilting her head up to look at the second-floor window. Warm light spilled from the glass, looking like a home far out of reach, with a light left on just for her. It looked almost beyond her grasp, as if she could only return to this sanctuary in her dreams."Go on. Take it to him," Amanda said hoarsely as she handed an expensive men's watch to Eric, who was beside her. "Tell him it's a gift to congratulate him on the birth of his son."Eric hesitated, his expression uncertain. "Ms. Crane, are you sure that's a good idea? Mr. Walsh is—""Why are you still standing here? Hurry up and do as I say!" she snapped.Sighing, Eric t
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