—I want to hear it —the judge interrupted.
Idan wiped away his tears.
—Grandma hid the box.
Margaret stood completely still.
—Idan… —whispered.
The boy pointed towards her.
—I saw her.
A murmur ran through the room.
Adam looked at his mother.
—Mom…
Margaret shook her head.
—Is confused.
Idan started crying again.
—I’m not confused!
Then he looked at Clara.
—Grandma put
the box in the closet in her room.
The judge asked everyone to remain silent.
—How do you know that?
Idan replied:
—Because I was playing with my cars under the table.
He paused.
—I saw her take out the box.
Margaret stood up abruptly.
—That’s a lie!
The judge hit the table.
—Silence!
Then Idan said something that made Adam go completely white.
—Dad saw her too.
Clara looked at Adam.
—That?
Adam didn’t respond.
The boy continued:
—Dad said not to say anything because grandma was angry.
