The repetition of the fact that her brother had killed the man she loved went some way to make Olivia truly understand that it was reality, allow the dread to settle. It didn't make it any less horrific. Olivia fought back a fresh wave of tears.

"Do you know how? or where?" Olivia asked stiffly. Grim details yes, but if any of it helped her to understand it, she would try to face it.