Chapter 23

"Miss Vera!"

The woman stopped in her tracks as she was about to leave the prison corridor. She and Santiago both witnessed their hurried arrival.

"Miss Vera," he called again.

"What?"

"Explain everything to me."

Vera glanced at the Guard who had accompanied her during the visit. She signaled for him to leave them alone. Initially, the man seemed reluctant, but after Vera convinced him, now it was just the two of them.

After the gate was closed, Vera began to speak, "What do you want to hear?"

"Is it true that Uncle Agus did it? That's impossible, isn't it?"

Vera sighed deeply. "I can't discuss this with you."

"Why? I've told you everything I know. Now it's your turn, Miss Attorney!"

"Hey, troublemaker. That's not how it works—oh my! I'm tired of all this case, why are you adding to the fuss?" Vera started to get annoyed with Santiago's temper.

"I have the right to know."

"No. From the beginning, this case has nothing to do with you. You only involve yourself because of useless empath