"I went to see my sister," I said as soon as August walked through the front door.

He looked at me, immediately understanding what I'd done.

"And?"

"The person who investigated Carl guessed everything correctly. Karen was on the verge of a breakdown. She told me to stay away and forget about all of it. She said my life, hers, and her son's could all be in danger. I left... and now I don't know what to do anymore.

"She knew everything. She didn't even try to deny it, but she wouldn't expl