"Dominique, did you call the police?"
"No. Tim told me not to. I'm a criminal and I covered it up. What if she died?"
"Don't think about that now, Dominique. You did what you had to do. Tim had a reason for having you not call the police. I understand it. I agree with it. All will be explained to you eventually."
Nathaniel held her tight as he felt her begin to cry again. She finally relaxed into his arms and let him hold her. He picked her up in his arms and carried her over to the couch. He sat down and held her against him, stroking her hair.
Dominique felt exhausted. She had been crying non-stop for an hour now. Her eyes were hurting and felt really heavy due to how puffy they were. She laid her head on his shoulder and after a few minutes, she passed out in his arms.
