Tessa was convinced she had to be dreaming, because there was no other explanation for why the day felt so perfect. First, she finally had a real chance that her father might be innocent. Second, if she made it past the first trimester, her baby’s odds of surviving would rise. And third, Ana, the victim who could pull back her report, had just regained consciousness.

The problem was simple. They had to get there before the police did, before Ana had the chance to speak. Tessa was sure the ...