“You have the legal standing to release those court records, Rebecca,” Marcus said.

“It would effectively end his corporate career.”

“I have no interest in destroying his job,” I said.

“Grace is safe, her medical care is finished, and we have our peace.”

Marcus looked at me in silence for a few seconds, then nodded once with a faint, respectful smile.

He closed his briefcase with a clean, sharp snap of its metal latches.

“You’re a remarkably strong woman, Rebecca,” Marcus said.