I stood by the window, watching the street. The children were asleep. Luca was in the nursery. Eli was in the kitchen. Luke was on the couch.My phone buzzed again. Derek.She is asking for you. She says she wants to explain.I typed back. I will come tomorrow.Luca came out of the nursery. His face was tight. He said he did not think I should go.I asked why.He said Lena was dangerous. Even in prison.Eli came out of the kitchen. He said he agreed with Luca.Luke sat up. He said Lena had tried to kill us. She had sent the knife. She had sent the texts.I said she was sorry. Derek said so.Luca said Derek was not always honest.I said I knew. But I had to go. I had to hear her story. I had to forgive her. For myself.Eli took my hand. He said he would come with me.I said no. I had to go alone.Luca said no.I said yes.We argued. The painting watched.Finally, Luca agreed. He would drive me. He would wait outside. I would go in alone.The next morning, we drove to the prison. The wa
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