Everything had been recorded.
The things Ethan said when he came to persuade me to admit fault during the days I was confined.
The things my parents said while discussing how to have me committed to a psychiatric facility.
The things Sophie said as she cried that she didn't want to do this either—after Chloe promised to get her brother a job at Ethan's law firm.
It was all on the recording.
So was everything that had happened that day.
Including Ethan's order, "Continue."
The police officer looked at him.
"Mr. Sterling, please cooperate."
Ethan didn't move.
He stared at me as the color slowly drained from his face.
"Elena, do you really have to take this so far?"
I gave a faint smile.
"Isn't that what you always said?
"Everyone has to face the consequences of what they've don
