Chelsea had a college placement beginning soon.

She wanted distance from her family’s financial problems.

I helped her make safe travel arrangements with a relative she trusted and offered practical assistance.

Not as payment for information.

Because she was a young woman trying to make a difficult decision without losing her future.

When she left, I stood at the kitchen window for a long time.

The house was quiet.

Oliver was away discussing wedding arrangements.

The children were safe.

The blue binder was secured with Marcus.