“How dare an outsider go against a prominent figure here?! At this point, he’s just digging his own grave!

“I’m warning you, Harlan!

“In the first place, you’re barely considered family. If you get involved with an outsider, nobody can save you when you get into trouble!”

Whitley crossed her arms as she strode into the main hall of the police station.

Billie hesitated to speak; she had no choice but to remain invisible as her parents argued.

“Do whatever you want, Whitley. If you don’t wan