Chapter 61 Processing

***Gideon***

I watch her walk down the hallway on the monitor like I’m watching a decision being made.

She doesn’t rush. Doesn’t hesitate either. Just steady steps, shoulders squared, chin lifted like she’s bracing for something that hasn’t happened yet. The guest bedroom door opens. Closes.

The camera catches the exact moment she exhales.

I shouldn’t do this.

I know that.

I told her there were n