Esmerelda’s eyes fell to the floor as Mary straightened up, sensing the moment of truth was near. “What is it, officer?” Mary asked, her voice firm. The officer began explaining how their father’s case had once been one of the most discussed in the county, a revelation that left Mary stunned.
He went on to detail how their father had been a war hero during the Vietnam War. Mary had always known that her father had gone to prison, but a war hero? She was thoroughly confused but stayed quiet, listening as the officer laid out a story she never expected to hear.