The statement came out on a Monday.
Not from Daniel's office. Not through his communications director or his legal team's public channels.
From Vanessa's.
Brief. Precise. The particular economy of someone who had decided that the minimum accurate thing was better than anything elaborate.
Julia saw it on her phone at eight forty. Nora was already at school, Margaret had not yet arrived, the apartment in its quiet morning state.
She read it once.
I am issuing this statement to address the matter that has been reported publicly over the past several weeks. I accept full responsibility for actions taken that were unlawful and harmful, specifically the unauthorized access to private medical records belonging to a minor. I have cooperated fully with the relevant authorities and have reach
