My Brother Said One Sentence in the Bank Lobby

always sent money to the family. Mom just handled it.”

I stepped toward him before I knew I was moving.

Officer Pruitt put one hand out. Not grabbing me. Just there.

Good call.

Because I wanted to hit my brother so badly my teeth hurt.

Elena looked at my mother. “Mrs. Cole, were those checks made out to you?”

My mother didn’t answer.

That was an answer.

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