C29 THE EVIDENCE

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She broke the silence first. "The name's Imade." Her eyes flicked from the road and landed on me. Piercing eyes that assessed me. I knew she was waiting for me to reciprocate in kind, so I had to say something.

"That's a great name you have. How's it working out for you?"

She smiled. "It means I did not fall."

I nodded. "Yes, I know." And I fell silent