**Ellis POV

Relief washed over me as I watched them take Brenda away. Just knowing that she would be gone and also face justice for everything that she has done to my family made me feel better. A long sigh escaped me as I turned and kissed Olivia on the cheek. I could see that she too felt better and safe once again.

As I turned my face back around, I saw Joan’s face become pale white. Like she just saw a ghost. Her eyes looked wide like a deer in headlights. Her mouth ...