I had never felt so unsafe inside my own home.

PART 4 — THE GIRL WHO TOLD THE TRUTH

I called Chelsea the following morning.

She didn’t answer.

I sent one message.

I heard the first recording. I need to understand the rest. Please call me when you’re somewhere safe.

She replied half an hour later.

I’ll come by at four. Don’t tell them.

I spent the morning moving through familiar routines.

Breakfast.

School lunches.

Laundry.