"You're lying."
An old woman jumped to her feet, trying to stop Evelyn Ford from speaking. Evelyn gave a gentle smile. "Officer, you see? They're getting flustered. They have the nerve to do it, but not to admit it. And now they're trying to stop me from telling the truth."
The stern-faced man was speechless. He glanced at the old woman, his tone icy. "Quiet. Let her speak for now. There will be plenty of time for your statement later."
"Go on," he said to Evelyn. "Tell me everything, and be honest. If there's a single lie, I'll have you thrown in the base's prison."
"Understood." Evelyn's expression was fearless.
