Ethan stood frozen in the middle of the patio.
For the first time in years, nobody was listening to him.
Nobody was looking at him.
Every eye was fixed on Lisa as the deputies guided her toward the gate.
“This is ridiculous!” she screamed. “Dad, tell them to stop! I didn’t do anything!”
Chief Miller didn’t answer.
The look on his face told everyone something far worse than anger was happening.
He was ashamed.
Deeply ashamed.
One of the deputies carefully retrieved the remains of the Silver Star from the
