Not My Family
She was gaunt, her skin dull and yellowed.
Separated by glass, a single tear slowly rolled down her cheek. “Harper, I know I was wrong, but I had no choice. If you’re angry, take it out on me, but please let Will go. He’s still young. If he goes to prison, his life will be ruined.”
I stared at her for a few seconds before I said, “If I hadn’t agreed to withdraw the lawsuit that day, do you think he would’ve really gone through with it?”