I turned left in the bend of the hallway, found the evidence room door, and typed in the code. No way could I forget it since it'd been smacked over my head again and again. Inside, I easily found the ring in the correct cardboard box and then pocketed it. It weighed like a heavy stone, dragging me down with guilt. I didn't want to steal it, but I didn't know any other way to prevent Detective Palmer from stealing it.

When I exited, another door two down from mine echoed the closing ...