The Great Godmother
Xavier went pale with fear and clutched my hand tightly.
“Ma, I didn’t steal anything!”
“I threw that toy car away a year ago!” I said quickly. “Someone must’ve planted it on purpose. He didn’t steal the brooch, I swear! He’s innocent, Don Hill.”
Everyone turned to look at James, waiting for him to speak. However, he only frowned, avoiding my eyes as he said to the elders, “Rules are rules. Since there’s evidence, we must follow them.”
Immediately, the elders ordered the guards to bring out a whip.