My Teen Neighbor Slipped a Note Under My Rose Bush That Said “HELP ME” — What I Found Inside Her House Left Me Frozen

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Calling Someone Who Could Help

The next morning, I called my friend Sarah.

We’d known each other for years.

She worked in family services.

I told her everything.

Eva.

The note.

The notebook.

Jim’s behavior.

Carla’s silence.

And finally, the recording.

“You did the right thing calling me,” Sarah said. “Send it over.”

“I don’t want to cause trouble, Sarah. I continue reading …