No Gods But Me
He seemed to think the notes I had stayed up all night studying were meant to help him escape conviction.
I did not explain.
I simply bent down, picked up each file one by one, and went upstairs.
When I opened my door, I did not turn on the light.
In the dark apartment, only two candles flickered faintly on the memorial table near the entryway.
On the left stood a photo of my mother, Lily Eckhart.
On the right stood a small, unmarked frame.
Julian Sterling and Celia Eckhart had long since started a new life.
I was the only one still trapped in the hatred of three years ago.