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“Me too, Matt The absolute worst happened Carl escaped from jail only a few months later He called and threatened to take Kimmie He told me to watch over ot He’s been chasing me ever since”

Matt and Sean cursed under their breaths

“I’d like to get my hands on that motherfucker,” Sean said

“Count reed

They want to protect me She’d never felt like anyone had her back, until now

“That’s when Mo I was afraid I know one to the police But Carl had escaped already I wasn’t sure they would be able to keep Kimmie and my mom safe”

Matt stroked her hair “You survived, honey Most wouldn’t have”

“As our paltry funds dwindled, I had to find a neay to get cash That’s when I decided to beco, yes Stupid, yes, but it quickly worked I started finding corrupt businesses robbing their eh to help the cheated workers and a little to take care of Mouilt well up inside her

Sean kissed her on the cheek “Your daughter is safe Youryou are, Jena You’re a”

Matt squeezed her hands “You did what you thought was best Considering all you had to face, I think most would’ve done the same”

She looked at them These two Texans had turned her world upside down Theyyour lives in jeopardy, too”

“You’re not putting us in any aze ar down cri time That’s just e do”

“Can’t you see that I’ht, until now” She took a deep breath again “I have done things I’m ashamed of”

Sean touched her on the cheek “You did what you had to do to protect your family You have no idea how much that means to Matt and me We’ll deal with your past one step at a time”

Matt nodded “It’s clear we have several objectives we’ve got to accoet Mitrofanov behind bars He’s on your scent, and that’s soe”