studied the house.
His smile faded.
No door wreath.
No car outside.
No lights in the front rooms.
He said something to Julianne.
She shrugged.
The driver departed.
David unlocked the door.
I lost sight of him from Susan’s window.
Agent Hale later described what happened inside.
David entered the foyer and called out.
«Sarah?»
Silence.
He walked farther inside.
The living room was nearly empty.
My mother’s paintings were gone.
So was my grandmother’s rug.
Lily’s practice piano had been stored.
David reportedly stared for several seconds.
Then laughed.
