When Dr. Trudeau arrived, Detective Benton informed him what they"d learned thus far. He rushed into the room to meet with the surgeon, not even stopping to greet Molly or Brianna.
The detective approached Molly as she cradled Brianna. “Ma"am?” he whispered.
“Yes, is there any news on Riley?” she asked.
Benton nodded. “I"m afraid he didn"t survive. The medics couldn"t do anything to save him.”
Molly closed her eyes, feeling torn between knowing Riley had been punished with the loss of his life for all that he"d done to her in the past, and that he might be the father her daughter searched for. She pulled Brianna close and hugged her. “It"s okay. We"ll get through this.”
When the detective sauntered away, Carter handed Brianna an envelope. “This was on the ground near the fire pit. I t
