I brought my 8-month-old to work with $18 and no babysitter—when they tried to take her from me, the restaurant owner woke up holding her and changed everything

else. I thought she would sleep until my break. I checked on her, but then she disappeared. I understand if you need to let me go.”

Everett glanced at Brielle’s shaking hands.

“Sit down before you fall.”

“Where did you find her?”

“On the last stair.”

Brielle’s face drained of color.

Everett adjusted the blanket around Elodie.

“She wasn’t crying. She looked continue reading …