Seeking Shelter
Isabella decided to stay with her sister, too frightened of Leo returning to their home. I handed the police a copy of the video footage, hoping it would be enough.
But they shrugged, explaining they needed ‘clearer identification.’ Frustration rattled me, but I couldn’t blame them—they could only do so much.
Meanwhile, Isabella’s safety was all that mattered, even if it meant being away from her own house.