YOUR SISTER TOLD YOU TO HIDE IN THE ATTIC AND NOT TELL YOUR HUSBAND—THEN YOU FOUND THE PASSPORTS UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS

carefully. “But this house has a lot of people protecting it.”

“Aunt Mara?”

“Yes.”

“Police?”

“Yes.”

“Mommy?”

You touch his cheek.

“Especially Mommy.”

He considers that for a moment.

“Can I protect it too?”

“You can help by telling me when something feels wrong.”

He nods seriously.

“Even if a grown-up says don’t tell?”

Your throat tightens.

“Especially then.”

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