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Chapter 18

Noah grew up knowing the truth in age-appropriate pieces.

At five, he knew Maria saved him from the pool.

At eight, he knew his mother had made a dangerous choice and could not be near him.

At twelve, he asked if Vanessa wanted him dead.

I answered carefully.

“I don’t think she understood or cared enough about the danger. That is still very serious.”

He nodded.

“Maria cared.”

“Yes.”

He looked at me.

“You did too.”

“I came after.”

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“You kept me after.”

That sentence stayed with me.

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