Chapter Twenty-two

Emma

My pulse kicked up as I stared at the older man. “It wasn’t what you’re insinuating.”

Sophie spoke. “Mr. Michelson—”

The prosecutor interrupted, asking me, “Does your brother, Kyle O’Brien, know Ross Underwood?”

“You said one more...”

I lifted my hand to Sophie. “Did he?” I corrected. “Yes, Kyle and Ross met multiple times prior to Kyle’s death.”

“Mrs. Ramses, Kyle O’Brien is very much alive.”

“I buried him four years ago. Forgive me if I’m having problems with his resurrection.”

The detective and prosecutor exchanged looks before Mr. Michelson spoke again. “Before your brother died” —he emphasized the word— “did he and Ross Underwood get along?”

“They didn’t not get along.”

“What about Mr. William Ingalls?” Mr. Michelson asked.

Oh hell no, I wasn’t going to discuss Liam.

I turned to my attorney. “I think we’re done.”