11
“Eli’s dead.” Her heart thrashed against her chest as her phone went silent. “Dad?”
“Yes, but… it’s hard to comprehend what you said, honey, are you sure?”
“I’m certain, two police officers just left the restaurant that explained what happened.”
A gasp, then a slight laugh escaped him, “I can’t say I am sorry, gosh, that is the kind of news you want to hear, don’t you think?”
“Dad!” She plummeted into the chair next to a bayside window, “I can’t believe you.”
“I speak the truth and from all that Eli did to you and the twins… it makes my stomach churn when I reflect on it.”
Her lips pursed into a thin line. “We need to show compassion,” she exclaimed and took a deep breath. “If you think about it, I’m glad I won’t have to deal with him any longer, but I want us to be respectful an
