something I would remember for years.
“You did the right thing by telling your mom.”
Sophie looked at me.
I squeezed her hand.
When we returned downstairs, Vanessa stood near the front door.
One officer spoke calmly.
“For tonight, you need to leave the residence and have no contact with the child while this matter is being reviewed.”
Vanessa’s mouth fell open.
“This is Derek’s house.”
The officer looked toward Derek.
Derek said nothing.
Vanessa turned to him.
“You’re just going to let them throw me out?”
Derek finally looked
