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“He came to me and said,” Edgar spoke in a level voice, eyes fixed straight ahead, “that no matter what I saw or heard that night, I was to pretend it never happened… and keep my mouth shut.”

“If I did that, he’d pay me.”

A quiet sigh escaped Edgar’s lips. His tone remained flat, cool and detached, like a still, icy lake. “At the time, I chose the money. I agreed to the deal.”

“To some people, that might seem despicable,” he said, lowering his gaze just slightly. “But I don’t believe my decision was unforgivable. If I had to do it all over again… I probably would’ve made the same choice.”

A trace of sadness colored Edgar’s expression. “My mother needed the money. For her health. For a better life. I had no reason to say no…”

“So it was for his mom…” The shift in the audience was immediate–expressions softened, voices lowered.

“Man… that’s kinda heartbreaking.”

“I get it, honestly.”

“Most people would’ve done the same. It’s money–we all need it.”

“That’s why I didn’t testify at first,” Edgar continued, like he was simply stating a fact. “As for why I changed my mind at the last minute and came to speak up for Asher-”

flicker of helplessness and resignation passing through his eyes. “It’s all

Tried hard to find me. So hard, it honestly impressed

it clear–to anyone paying attention–that he was being sarcastic. But

Isn’t that the one who was trending on

stirred, unable to hold

got flamed so bad

was accusing her of covering for Asher–said

gonna

Jean actually here

“Where is she?”

in the witness. That girl in the fourth

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curiosity, suspicion, disbelief… and growing

instant, the attention of the entire courtroom shifted–from Edgar and Asher, straight

Jean’s expression didn’t change. She sat still, eyes forward, unfazed by the

doing. That little jab wasn’t lost

entirely of his

tricks to get him

that