Chapter: 535

"Molly, Julie, let's talk about this when we get home," Denton suggested, his tone less commanding than usual.

His efforts to keep the peace carried a hint of desperation, a far cry from his typical assertiveness.

"Come on, Kaitlin. Time to get in the car," Molly said.

Once settled in the car, they headed for the Gilbert family's mansion.

As they drove, Kaitlin's sisters bombarded her with questions about her life in recent years.