Remi’s hands were tightly gripped, and her nails were digging into her palms. She didn't glance at Leon, but she was aware of him in every way. This situation was too familiar, like a rerun from seven years ago. She needed to know if he still thought she was somehow to blame for what happened to Bernice. 

Leon didn't say anything for what felt like an age. Remi had a sour smile on her face. There were times when silence said more than words. She responded, "If you're pointing fingers, maybe you Web’s are the ones who cursed the Green family." Her voice was so piercing that it could cut...