He’s gradually forgotten the terrible memories of that day. He’s still the well- behaved, gentle, and honest child he was before. He laughs and plays. He plays sports. He lives the everyday life of a 9-year-old, and that’s what makes me happiest. Helen is currently pregnant with our second child. It’s a girl.
We’ve named her Harper. The doctor predicts Harper will be born in just one more week. I’m thrilled to welcome a new member to our small family. As for my parents, they still live near us. The restraining order doesn’t allow them to come close, but I know they’re always watching us from afar. A few times on weekend afternoons when Jackson and I were playing in the front yard, I accidentally caught sight of them.
They stood at the corner of the street looking toward us with eyes full of longing, but they didn’t dare come close. Didn’t dare violate the restraining order. As for Aiden, after the trial, he was forced to close his practice. Currently, from what I’ve heard from relatives, he has moved to another state where nobody knows about him.
He reopened a practice there and started over from scratch. To this day, when I tell this story, I want to assure you that I don’t regret anything I did. Through this story, as a lawyer specializing in protecting children’s rights, I offer you five pieces of advice. First advice, never leave a child alone with anyone, even family members, if you don’t completely trust them.
Your child’s safety must always be your top priority. Second advice, teach your child always to be honest and brave enough to speak the truth. Even when no one believes them, the truth will eventually be proven. Third advice, if police or any authority figure questions your child, remember that by law they’re not allowed to work with minors without a legal guardian present.
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