Summary

Chapter 30 takes place in 1985. Patty returned home from her mysterious meeting. Ben was still missing, but Patty was happy that she at least destroyed what she believed to be evidence of his crimes. She confirmed with Diane that they’d search again tomorrow, but she just wanted to sleep. The chapter ends with Patty satisfied that after her mystery meeting everything would finally change for the better and she’d be able to properly take care of her family.

Chapter 31 is back in the present. Lyle wants Libby to get in touch with Trey. Libby doesn’t know where he is, but Lyle informs her that he found out that Trey works close by. They go to see him and Trey recognizes Libby right away. He’s forthcoming with information, but he says he had nothing to do with what happened that night...