After My Husband Left on a Business Trip, My Child Said We Shouldn’t Go Home. I Listened

even sure what I’d say if he answered. It was past business hours. He probably wouldn’t even pick up. This was stupid. I was overreacting. I should just go home and—

“Chen,” a voice answered, clipped and professional.

I almost hung up. Instead, I heard myself say, “Detective Chen? This is Sarah Martinez. We met at a neighborhood watch meeting about five continue reading …