My Endless Sorrow
I knew he was hurting, but had I not suffered just as much?
Though my name had been cleared, it was far too late.
With red-rimmed eyes, I grabbed my shopping basket and headed out the door.
Before leaving, I placed the USB drive on the table.
“I hope that by the time I return, you’ll be gone.”
…
When I came back from the market, the old house was empty.
The USB drive had disappeared, and so had Lucas.
A wave of relief washed over me.