There were printed emails between Richard and a commercial real estate agent discussing the Oakmont property boundaries.

Ethan patted the baby on the back until she let out a small burp.

He laid her down gently on a clean motel towel and covered her with the yellow hospital blanket.

“Chloe found me at the charity shelter downtown on Wednesday,” Ethan said.

He kept his hands shoved deep in his pockets as he watched the baby sleep in the middle of the bed.

His voice was stripped of all emotion, dropping to a flat whisper.