Chapter 13

Madison pled guilty to assault and child endangerment-related conduct.
She avoided jail because she cooperated.
I hated that.
Then Karen reminded me the evidence she gave helped protect Lily.
Justice sometimes has an ugly shape.
Madison wrote an apology.
Emily,
I entered your home knowing I did not belong there. I touched your child. I hit you. Daniel lied to me, but I also wanted the lie to be true. I am sorry.
Madison
I read it once.
Then filed it away.
No reply.
May you like
No forgiveness ceremony.
Some apologies are records, not bridges.