PART 3 The courthouse smelled like wet coats, old paper, and coffee that had been burned for too many hours.

saved us.”

He walked away.

Vivian followed him into the hallway, heels striking the floor like tiny hammers.

Tessa remained behind for a moment.

Savannah watched her hesitate near the bench.

Then Tessa approached.

Rachel stiffened.

Margaret looked ready to object to the woman’s existence.

Tessa stopped several feet away.

“I didn’t know he was bringing the papers continue reading …