Chapter 6

On the third day, the school conducted its residential document review. I wouldn't have known about it at all. But Jessica sent me a photo. Leo was wearing a new backpack, standing at the entrance of Lincoln Elementary. Ryan was crouching beside him, adjusting his collar. Jessica sent a message: "The documents passed. Thank you for not making a scene at the school." A moment later, she sent another: "Nora, I know I owe you this time." I replied to her: "You don't owe me." She quickly...