I kissed her forehead carefully, making sure not to touch the bruises.

Then I stepped into the hallway before she could see the rage spreading across my face.

The doctor started saying something behind me, but I barely heard her.

My hand was already reaching for my phone.

The hospital had already contacted the police.

But I also knew how quickly evidence could disappear when powerful people controlled the story.

No.

I made a different kind of call.