I'd bet Trent would have his jaw lying bare on the floor when he sees me. I knew that for a fact. But I didn't know he'd ooze so much guilt and fear instantly.

Seeing the terror in his eyes was satisfying as well as heart-wrenching. Knowing he was already pleading guilty without being prosecuted…the worst part was that there were no regrets in those eyes. Just plain fear that his plans of getting rid of me just blew up in his face.

“Fa…ther?” His voice shook. Then his eyes widened ...