misappropriated funds had to be repaid.
The judge also referred the evidence to the Augusta County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office for criminal investigation.
Brock did not appeal.
Linda stayed motionless while the ruling was read.
Derek was already gone.
He had slipped out during the DNA testimony and never returned.
I left the courtroom carrying the cedar chest under my arm.
The hallway smelled of floor wax and old radiators.
“Tessa.”
I turned.
Robert stood about three feet behind me.
His tie was loose.
His eyes were red.
“I signed what
