Capítulo 19: Chapter 19

They put it in the trunk of his car. It barely fit with their bags. Scotty wanted to ask if his painting being at Preston’s house meant they had some sort of relationship, but he didn’t want to spoil the weekend or the present by springing the question.

He went to get in the driver’s side. “Oh, I’ve been meaning to tell you there may be a problem with your case for Mrs. Windham’s grandson.”

“Problem?”

“Yeah. He’s guilty.”

Preston sighed. “It’s my job to prove he’s innocent.”

Scotty smiled. “Then you definitelyhave a problem.”8

Two Saturday evenings later, Preston hung up after speaking to his children. He didn’t get to see them nearly enough, but at least he kept in touch with them by phone several times a week

He was expecting Scott at any time. They’d seen each frequently over the last couple of weeks, all the while striving for discretion at all times. Which suited Preston well.