[ What's happened to her is a very real fear Alex has possessed since he became aware of what his inclusion in the "Numbers Club" meant -- that his family would somehow be drawn in as innocent bystanders, much in the same way Paul Ben's family had been murdered to cover up a singular death.
He sympathizes for Reilanin heavily, but he is also reminded to be so damn grateful that his family lives out of the state. That may not cut the risk of their involvement entirely, but it certainly lessens it.
As her sobbing slows down and her shoulders shift, he loosens his hold and brings a hand to lightly cup the back of her head again. ]
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He sympathizes for Reilanin heavily, but he is also reminded to be so damn grateful that his family lives out of the state. That may not cut the risk of their involvement entirely, but it certainly lessens it.
As her sobbing slows down and her shoulders shift, he loosens his hold and brings a hand to lightly cup the back of her head again. ]
Eventually. Do you want me to go with you?