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“Well, now, you don’t have to worry anymore. If your father causes problems, Vitaly is right outside.

He’ll make sure your sisters are safe.”

“And Aunt Nora? When she gets home?”

“Of course. Aunt Nora, too.”

He flops back against the seat and, for the first time since he got into the car, he leaves his seat belt alone. “Okay.” Then he spares me a shy sideways look. “How did you know?”

I smile. “Be