the Mathis family's

n Mathis, rushed to greet her. Her eyes immediate

Helen's face. "Where's Iver

gh her mother's. "He had an important international confer

brief glance and a nod. "You're here. Good." Then his attentio

tool to be used, and that's all.She let go of he

ood up. She had soft, golden waves of h

It's been so long. You loo

s of studying art history in Europe. She seemed even more polished tha

perfume-Gabrielle by Chanel. It was the same scent Iverson's mo

ldn't stop praising Wendy's adventures in Eur

ly's table. It was just like high school. Wendy was always the one with better gra

"You know, it was such a coincidence coming back. I almost

loudly against the china plate. She look

rson went to pick you up? He

in. "Oh, goodness, that's not what I meant. He was just in the area for

flawless, but Kate

r. He wasn't in a meet

face. She put down her silve

g look. "Don't be rude, Kate

e her. Maybe she's not feeling well. Kate, are you alri

smile. "No, I'm ju

focating. She made an excuse to ste

on her face did litt

pulling out her phone. She opened her c

ng to lose my mind.I'll wait for

She was holding a cashmere shawl, which

ing beside her. She looked up at the night sky. "Still angry with I

d at Wendy's perfect profile, a si

ust a "ride" fr