The teacher later emailed Chloe only to make sure she had handled it appropriately.

Chloe cried reading the email.

Not because Oliver was damaged.

Because he had spoken without fear.

Secrets no longer owned the story.

PART 62 — MARISSA’S CHILDREN

Oliver eventually met Marissa’s family during a planned visit.

She had two children.

They knew she had been a gestational carrier.

Everyone ate pizza.