Everyone Here Is Lying: A Novel

Marion remembers how she was at the hospital in the supply closet when she heard two people come into the outer room. She saw William kissing Nora, the volunteer. When Avery showed up at her door on Tuesday, Marion saw a way to hurt William and Nora in the same instance. She told Avery she could hide in her basement until she thought she had punished her family enough. Once Marion thought that William had suffered enough, she reported the tip on Ryan. Her plan was for Ryan to take the fall for Avery’s murder, which she knew would destroy Nora. Marion decides that she will kill Avery soon.

Erin wishes she knew the identity of the witness. At the police station, Oliver assures Nora and Al that unless they find physical evidence connecting Ryan directly to the crime, they will not be able to hold him long.

As they drive home, Nora tells Al she thinks that Oliver does not believe Ryan. Al tells her that he believes William did it, but Nora thinks that Al has always been quick to accuse William. She asks him if he killed Avery. Al pulls into the driveway and hits her across the face.