C183 The Testimony of the Witness

"Evidence?"

"Yes, evidence."

"If there was a witness, why am I only hearing about this now?"

Clarissa's tone was incisive, the gravity of the situation demanding clarity.

Mrs. Jenkins sighed before meeting Clarissa's gaze. "You know her. Her family didn't want the shame of her witnessing a rape to become public knowledge."

The implication in Mrs. Jenkins' words was clear to Clarissa