”

He stopped and looked at me.

“You’re going to regret this.”

I didn’t respond.

So he walked away.

The next morning, I called Thomas and asked to see inside Arthur’s house one more time.

He agreed.

I brought all seven kids. They were part of every decision I made.

Thomas opened the front door.

“You’ve got a few hours.”

I nodded.

The house felt different as I continue reading …