Chapter 11 - THE PRICE OF PROTECTING LILY BENNETT
Ethan was arrested two days later.
Victor Hale was taken into custody after investigators connected him to the illegal transactions.
Dominic Russo faced charges related to the shipping network.
Jack cooperated with the investigation.
He turned over records.
Separated himself from criminal associates.
And accepted scrutiny of his own businesses.
It cost him money.
Power.
And relationships.
But he didn't stop.
Meanwhile, I began rebuilding my life.
I moved into a safer apartment.
Found a better-paying job.
And enrolled in evening classes to become a medical assistant.
Noah started preschool.
Ruth continued helping us.
For the first time in years, I felt something unfamiliar.
Peace.
Jack called occasionally.
Not to demand anything.
May you like
Just to ask how we were doing.
And slowly, I began looking forward to hearing his voice.
