Invisible Shackles

Vera

Arthur dropped me outside the courthouse that morning. He didn’t say much while driving. His eyes looked clearer than they had in months. And it made my skin crawl. When the car stopped, he turned toward me with a hard expression.

“Don’t try anything stupid, and don’t try to run. After all, Chloe is your daughter. Wouldn’t you want to help her?” he said sarcastically. He walked with me to t