convince us.
When she came out of the room, she was holding a small box of crayons.
“Can we go home now, Mommy?” she asked softly.
“Yes, baby,” I said, pulling her close. “We’re going home.”
That afternoon, Julian gave his official statement to law enforcement. He detailed the trash bags, the forced stair runs, the belts, and the times Victoria had withheld continue reading …