In the Wake of Truth
I nearly let her words sway me
From the corner, Packman cleared his throat, reminding us of the clock. The agent who had escorted us stood by the door, impassive, but I could feel her attentively listening to every word.
I took a deep breath. “Julia, whatever you think this is… whatever you think I can do for you… I’m not here to save you. I’m here to hear the truth.
The whole truth.”
Her lips parted, but the seconds ticked down, and I knew — she’d only give me the version she wanted me to have.
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