Zoe, a devoted nurse, often relied on Denise, her mother-in-law, to watch her son Leo. An authoritative lady, Denise had always carried herself in a manner that,
Without her trying, made people feel inferior. She found comfort in her profession and her book club meetings after her husband’s death,
And she returned to her position as the chief librarian of the local library. Zoe valued Denise’s assistance despite her sometimes intrusive demeanor.
When Zoe worked late shifts, Denise would often fill in to babysit Leo since her husband, Andrew, had erratic hours at his legal practice.
Despite her unpredictable moods, Denise was trustworthy and never grumbled, and she reassured Zoe that it was a grandmother’s responsibility to assist.
But lately, whenever Denise was around, Leo began acting oddly. When Zoe attempted to hide or flee when he heard Denise’s vehicle pull up,
