The Price of a Lie

At the police station, Desmond finished giving his statement and stood up. The chief personally walked him to the door, his tone respectful. "Mr. Bancroft, thanks for coming in today."

Valerie stood at the end of the hallway, watching as Desmond and Nolan came out. She and Desmond exchanged a glance, and then Valerie moved to stand on Nolan's other side.

As they walked out of the police station, N