I stared at the screen for a few seconds after she hung up.

documentation.

Chloe texted: Are you serious? We’re embarrassed!

For the first time, their embarrassment wasn’t my problem.

Three days later, my father called. He rarely did.

“The police stopped by the hotel,” he said heavily. “Just questions.”

“I warned you.”

“We thought you’d cool down. You always do.”

There it was.

The assumption.

I always forgot.

I always continue reading …