The doors to the dining hall opened.
Everyone immediately straightened.
Major General Robert Hayes entered wearing full dress uniform.
The room fell silent.
Ryan’s face went pale.
The general walked toward Emma.
Then toward Ryan.
Staff Sergeant Cole.
Sir.
Ryan snapped to attention.
General Hayes looked at the food still scattered across part of the floor.
Then he looked at Emma.
I assume I arrived at the right time.
Emma handed him the document.
Yes, sir.
Ryan tried to explain.
General, this was just a misunderstanding.
The general raised one hand.
I have already read the investigation.
Ryan stopped speaking.
General Hayes looked around the dining hall.
Several Marines were still holding their phones.
He turned back to Ryan.
Apparently, today gave us additional witnesses.
Ryan swallowed.
Emma remained completely still.
Minutes earlier, he had been smiling while she was on the floor.
Now the highest-ranking officer in the room was standing directly in front of him.
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