“I knew. But she always refused to press charges,” Torino said dejectedly. “I’m sure Bari’s mother had a lot to do with that. The poor woman wasn’t from these parts, she has no family here to offer her support. And she’s from the south. Her family probably wouldn’t welcome her back, given how traditional they are down there. Once a woman marries it is for life, no matter what. But in time she would’ve pressed charges. She would have found the strength to get away from him.”
Or died. But Mark didn’t say that. Instead he picked up his coffee and took a swallow. Heaven. Even better than the smell suggested.
“I also understand she reported her jewelry stolen yesterday,” Mark said, changing the subject. “Have you investigated that already?”
Torino shook his head and finally noticed the spilt
