I intend to keep doing it for as long as I live.

Chapter 17 — We’re Leaving Together

Veronica moved out in silence over those days, and sold her car to repay a fraction of what she had taken.

On the seventh day, I packed our two duffel bags, and Hannah went white when she saw the luggage by the door.

“You said you weren’t leaving me behind,” she whimpered.

I knelt in front of her.

“I’m not leaving you behind, Hannah.