In front of the airport, my heart pounded with sorrow, but I knew Oliver would find a way. Liana would disappear from his life, he would get custody of Noah, and I held on to that thought just to keep going.

“Here. A ticket for you. Consider it a gift for your new life—and there's one more thing.”

“What?”

“Give me your phone. I don't want Oliver calling you—not him, not anyone. Leave, Aurora. Never show any sign of life again. If I find out you spoke or are contacting anyone from the big house