Bernice jumped to Ian’s defense as soon as the astonishment wore off. "He's just a child! Do you think he knows anything about money laundering and other financial crimes? He probably merely spotted some messages on Remi’s phone and believed he was helping her out at work.”
She gently ruffled Ian’s hair and said, "That's it, right sweetie?" Her sweet words were like a lighted match in a powder keg for Ian, and they set off his pent-up sentiments.
Ian started to cry and scream, "Yeah, that's it! I wasn't trying to be bad; I only wanted to help Mom. I don't even know what "dirty money" means.”
Lacy’s anger melted a little, but he wasn't about to back down. "Why didn't you tell her later if you were simply trying to help? You let that mess explode up in her face before she even knew it w
