Samuel turned back to Rebecca. “When this unfortunate chapter ends, call me.”

“You left when my family needed help.”

“I made a practical decision.”

“So did I.”

Samuel’s expression tightened. Matthew opened the passenger door of an old utility truck parked beside the curb. Lumber filled the back; a dent marked one side of the faded silver body.

Amelia looked horrified. “You cannot possibly expect her to ride in that.”