Evie sat on a bright pink beanbag Kyle had ordered for her, looking between Nikita and Kyle. The couple sat on the couch in the living room while Mia played with some blocks nearby, letting Evie absorb the news that she might have to go in front of a judge and testify. Too young to comprehend the full ramifications, Evie finally looked at Nikita imploringly.
“What do I have to say?”
“Well…you have to tell the truth mija,” Nikita said endearingly, reaching out to affectionally move a flyaway wisp of hair from Evie’s temple. “That's all we want you to do. Tell the truth. Don’t be scared. They just want to make sure you are safe and happy with me.”
“Or else they will take me away?” Evie queried, her bottom lip beginning to tremble.
“They will do what they think is best, even if that m
