It took the time it took.

And I have never once, since, been ashamed of how long it needed.

Chapter 15 — The House

There came a day when I had to return to the house — with two police officers and my attorney beside me — to retrieve my personal belongings.

I had thought I was ready.

I was not.

Walking back into the dining room made my knees buckle.

A chair still sat turned sideways where it had been knocked.