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

did not pull my silver wedding band off my finger, though the metal felt heavy and cold against my skin. I kept my face still, refusing to let him see the quickening of my pulse.

“I did what was necessary for Toby,” I said.

“This is not over, Emma,” Daniel said, leaning closer so that his breath smelled of wintergreen mints. “I have continue reading …