Brenda and Arthur had attempted to pressure me into changing the account of what happened.

They had conditioned financial help on releasing Carla from liability.

Until the child-safety investigation concluded, forced contact was inappropriate.

Sarah did not write:

The grandparents are evil.

She wrote facts.

Courts prefer facts.

PART 16 — THE BRACELET

While helping Lily change clothes, I opened her jewelry box.

Empty slot.