“To Mom!” he shouted into the microphone.
Patricia raised her champagne glass, glowing as she thanked everyone for celebrating with her. Madison had apologized so many times over the years just to keep the peace. She had often wondered if she was truly too sensitive.
Now she watched the man who had locked her inside their home celebrate that very decision in front of a room full of applauding strangers.
“Call Aaron,” Madison said quietly to Claire.
Aaron was Madison’s brother-in-law, a respected police officer who had always treated her like his own little sister.
“I need you to see this,” Madison said. “I need everyone to see.”
Later that evening, a motion alert chimed on Madison’s phone. Ethan’s sedan rolled slowly into the driveway. He stepped out wearing sunglasses, carrying a white bakery box. Patricia climbed out of the passenger seat, smoothing her coat.
They walked toward the porch together.