The Evidence Quotes

“This was a wretched place that most people would never get to see. Lucky them. Hope didn't feel that strong here, but fear loomed large”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence

“being”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence

“I felt an electric bolt shoot through me, and I knew, in that moment, I probably wouldn't be able to fully trust another human being again”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence

“You can't accept that people have their own lives... you can't accept your way is not always the best way.' The words bled out of her. "You try to control every last detail in your life, including the people around you, because if not... well, you'd have to stand back and look at yourself, wouldn't you? See you're far from perfect, see that you don't always know best. Could you cope with that? I don't think so.”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence

“There are a thousand ways to control or be controlled." Simone gave a sad smile. "We put our faith in out partner, our friend, a close relative, We want to believe they are good and true and so we do. We run with that. Then suddenly we can't see what's around us anymore; we can't spot the signs. We're blind to anything other than what they place right in front of our eyes and tell us is the truth.”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence

“His reactions were at the centre of my world and I was completely absorbed in just getting through the day on that basis”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence

“I see it all the time. People will readily accept violence from men if they're pushed to their limits, but a woman? She's just expected to keep taking it and never complain. It's an attitude rooted in our society”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence

“You asked about death? Well, not once did I consider he might go before me, I thought... I honestly thought he would eventually kill me. Or that I would kill myself because of him. I was so far gone it never occurred to me I had a choice in the matter”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence

“against the”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence

“We want to believe they are good and true and so we do. We run with that. Then suddenly we can’t see what’s around us anymore; we can’t spot the signs. We’re blind to anything other than what they place right in front of our eyes and tell us is the truth.’ ‘I”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence

“Inside, I felt hollow. Years together, wiped out in what felt like an instant.”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence

“The gradual disintegration of their close relationship meant that Justine felt she couldn’t air her concerns with Esme.”
― K.L. Slater, The Evidence