Ashley's fingers trembled. “You killed the old Ashley.”

Helen eyed her as though she was stupid. “That's not news.”

Ashley sucked in a shaky breath. “Paul was innocent.” The realization hit hard.

She recalled how guilt consumed Paul. How the thought plagued him. She shut her eyes, pain rippled through her.

“He thought he killed her.” Agony filled Ashley's voice.

“Paul was a useful tool. I've got to give him that. After I tried to abort him, I got a golden opportunity to ...