Chapter 8
Nora opened her door and pulled Lily inside before saying hello.
My sister had always loved Lily like a second daughter.
When she saw the marks on Lily’s wrist, her face went very still.
“Where is Daniel?”
“Home with police.”
“Shame.”
“Nora.”
“What? I was only asking for spiritual reasons.”
Lily did not laugh.
That told Nora everything.
She softened immediately.
“Hey, baby girl. I made the couch bed with the unicorn blanket.”
Lily whispered, “Can Bunny come?”
“Bunny gets his own pillow.”
Only then did Lily breathe.
After she fell asleep, Nora sat with me at the kitchen table.
I told her everything.
The living room.
Madison.
The backpack.
The form.
Victor Lang.
Daniel protecting Madison.
Lily thinking she had to go.
Nora listened without interrupting.
Then she said, “You are filing tomorrow.”
“Yes.”
“No. Tonight if possible.”
Karen, who had stayed on video call, said, “Already drafting.”
Nora nodded.
May you like
“I like her.”
Karen replied, “Mutual.”
