Standing My Ground

It was so humiliating. I didn't even know how I managed to say that. I should have been the victim's family member, but here I was, the first one being shoved into a police car.

After saying those words, I couldn't bear to face anyone anymore, so I hung up. I just hoped Tristan wouldn't take it to heart, though I knew he wouldn't be coming anyway.

In front of the police, I carefully explained ever