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a judgment.”
A uniformed officer approached.
His presence changed the air immediately.
My mother’s voice softened.
Mary’s posture stiffened.
The officer nodded at Thompson.
“Keys?” he asked.
Mary didn’t move.
My mother stepped forward.
“Officer, this is family,” she said. “We can handle this without—”
“Ma’am,” the officer said, calm but firm, “this is a court continue reading …
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