Renee packed up Christian’s to-go bag and got him ready to go. Today was his birthday and Jesse had said he had something planned for him. Jesse had relaxed his grip on her after the night they’d had s*x. Since then, he had gotten her a different phone that allowed her to call out to other numbers besides his and he had allowed her to go to a mommy and me group. Renee had made a couple of friends there and she went out at least once a month with them for lunch or dinner. She never stayed out long and she always texted Jesse what was happening so he didn’t think she was doing anything suspicious. He would take care of Christian while she was out. He had done a complete 180 with his behavior. He was sweet and caring. She still couldn’t find it in herself to feel anything for him and she kn

