Van Leaving Julia at the house was one of the most difficult things I'd done. Even though I'd left her asleep in our suite, I knew she wouldn't be alone. Michael and Albert's presence was one of the reasons I didn't reschedule my work to virtual for another day. The other reason was the message from Rob I'd received upon waking. It said that Phillip had an airline ticket. After a layover in Phoenix, this afternoon he'd arrive in San Antonio. Back home, safe and sound. Had he given up? Had Logan and Marlin abandoned their plan? I didn't know the answers, yet I knew I wasn't done with any of them. They'd pay for what they'd done to Julia. Physically, she was fine. No, she was perfect. It was mentally and emotionally that I saw the wear. If I could take every what-if from her thoughts, I

