Emma Signed Over Her Kitchen Island to Keep Toby Safe in Massachusetts

” I said. “Right after the meeting at the courthouse.”

“Is Dad going to be at the meeting?” he asked.

“Yes,” I said. “He will be there with his lawyer.”

Toby twirled the pencil once more, then placed it carefully in his front pocket.

“Will he ask me to stay with him?” he whispered.

“No,” I said, keeping my voice steady. “We have already settled that part.continue reading …