Chapter 16

The call ended with Nolan finally admitting to Maren that they had used Ivy’s medical emergency to justify their choices. Maren moved out of Nolan’s house the following morning. She packed Lola’s clothes before school and left the silver bracelet on Ivy’s desk. By the time Nolan returned from his attorney’s office, the guest-room drawers were open and the bathroom counter was empty. This time, the dark house did not surprise him. Maren had sent one message. If you cannot protect...