Then she took a breath and said:

“Yes, I think I know why your wife told you to find me.

Many years ago, I came looking for you, but Carol was the one who met me.

There’s something you don’t know.

I guess her conscience finally caught up with her.

Come in.

You’d better sit down.”

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What did Carol do all those years ago — and what secret has Anna been carrying ever since?

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Chapter 2: The Envelope With My Name On It

I followed Anna inside and sat down at her kitchen table.

My hands wouldn’t stop shaking.

She poured two cups of coffee, set one in front of me, and didn’t say anything for a long moment.

Then she looked at me and said: