child tried pulling away.
Then Derek entered.
Vanessa immediately pointed toward Sophie.
The female officer watched the entire clip twice.
Then she looked at Vanessa.
“Did you damage the dress yourself?”
Vanessa crossed her arms.
“The seam was defective.”
Derek stared at her.
“What?”
She swallowed.
“The seam was already pulling. I cut it because I was planning to return it.”
Derek’s expression changed.
“You told me Sophie destroyed it.”
“I panicked.”
“You told me she grabbed scissors and ruined your dress.”
Vanessa’s voice sharpened.
“I said I panicked.”
Derek
