Chapter 0358

When Daniel and Jerome come home with the news of the sentencing, I don’t say much. Honestly, there’s not much to say. I had been fairly certain that it would go smoothly - and I’ve certainly got other things in my mind to worry about.

So I just nod to them, and turn back to the paperwork that’s spread out all over the table, concentrating especially on the big calendar I’ve drawn out before me.

Because what this sentencing actually gives us, which I’ve been waiting for…

Is a timeline.

One month. One month of Kent spilling his guts to Ivan (which I’m sure Kent will absolutely hate), and then…we move.

“Okay,” I say, looking down at my notes as Daniel and Jerome come over to the table, but before I can say anything else –

my mouth as my stomach turns

before dashing into the kitchen, looking for the popcorn

kitchen, where I skitter to my knees before the toilet. Luckily, we make

until I’m finished. Then I fall back on my butt with a

he asks softly, his eyes

frowning down at my

defense,” Jerome says, leaning against the door

jerk,” I murmur, sighing again and working to stand up as Daniel flushes the toilet. Then he pats me on the back as I reach for the toothbrush and

the hell I’m supposed to plan everything I need to plan if I’m running to the toilet five times a day, overwhelmed with nausea. There’s

up, kid,” I murmur. “Or else both of your parents will

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