“Jai?” Isabelle sounded surprised. “You don’t think our brother did this, do you?”“He… didn’t like our dad,” Rita said.“That doesn’t mean he’d kill him,” I defended Jai.“But… we barely know him,” Rita said, frowning, worried. “And why isn’t he here?”“Well… Jai’s not here… and he won’t be,” Gabe said, glancing around and lowering his voice. “He left the country… with Aneliese and Rarith. He can’t be guilty—they’re far from here.”“Where are they?” I asked.“I can’t tell you, sweetheart… it’d put you in danger.”“But… you know! Tell me you know where they are… and that they’re okay.”“No, I don’t,” Gabe said, looking down. I knew him well enough to know he was lying for my safety, and he wouldn’t tell me.“And Rowan?” Isabelle asked. “Does he know?”“I hope by the time he finds out, it’s too late, and Rarith, Aneliese, and Jai are safe,” Gabe said.The police had left, and we were still debating what could’ve happened. Despite the pain, being with my family made me feel calm and sec
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