Chapter 6 - The Father Who Blamed HimselfDavid stood beside Leo's bed, trembling.
“I trusted her,” he whispered.
Elaine watched the soldier struggle to remain standing.
“I left them with her.”
“You didn't know.”
“I should've known.”
“You're here now.”
Leo stirred.
“Daddy?”
David's face broke.
“I'm here, buddy.”
He gently touched his son's cheek.
“I'm never leaving you again.”
Elaine stepped into the hallway.
For the first time in fifteen years, her grief felt different.
She had spent years believing Julian's death had taken away her purpose.
But perhaps Julian had left something behind.
The ability to recognize a child who needed saving.
The courage to act.
And the strength to love again.
Then Detective Miller approached her.
“We found something.”
Elaine turned.
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“What?”
“A second phone.”
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Chapter 7 - The Phone That Shouldn't ExistThe phone had been hidden beneath the Volvo's spare tire.
Chapter 8 - The Secret Behind the ConspiracyMiller's investigation expanded.
Chapter 9 - The Woman Who Refused to LeaveLeo's recovery was slow.
Chapter 10 - The Trial BeginsSix months later, Valerie Sterling stood trial.
Chapter 11 - Elaine Takes the StandWhen Elaine entered the witness box, Valerie looked directly at her.
Chapter 12 - The Evidence That Destroyed HerThe final evidence came from Victor Hale.
