"Catherine, stop fighting this. If you really let the police dig into it, the consequences will be more than you can handle."
"Think about Mom and Dad. Think about this family. Just admit you did it."
"We promise we won't press charges. You have our word."
Every word dripped with false sincerity, like a man begging his wife to sacrifice herself for the greater good.
But I saw him clearly now. Even at this point, he still thought I was a fool.
"Are you done?"
I shot him a look. "Then get lost."
A flash of irritation crossed Andrew's eyes, but he composed himself almost instantly.
He turned and found Captain Chavez.
"I'll admit we don't have evidence, but you can understand how emotions run high in a situation like this." His tone shifted, measured and reasonable. "This could just be food poisoning. And my sister-in-law's condition is getting worse by the minute. I really think we should get her to a hospital first."
Perhaps because a life hung in the balance, Captain Chavez agreed.
But I caught the look in Andrew's eyes. The faintest glint of triumph.
My stomach dropped.
No. I couldn't let this opportunity slip away.
If I didn't pin them down now, they'd destroy the scene. I was sure of it.