“The one in the navy suit.”
Nobody moved. My husband’s mother slowly lowered her hand from her collar as Mrs. Whitaker explained that she was the woman who had appeared at her window four times using my identification. She remembered the emerald ring because she had complimented it during the first withdrawal. The judge did not immediately declare anyone guilty. Instead, the hearing was paused while the bank records, security footage, and identification procedures were formally reviewed.
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