read across her face. Warmth washed over her, melting aw

. Her safe place.

wouldn't. I might not be home when you arrive, I have got a meeting in a few mi

d softly. That was Sophia, soft-hearted

started the car and headed s

s she hit the road, and a

wald for love... or just for his money?" a female pre

and snapped

tered. "I was living my own life when Oswald

slid open smoothly, and she drove in, heading straight for the garage. Sh

the door for her, and she returned the gestu

pices and simmering sauce wrapped aroun

Welcome," they greeted

replied with a smile.

chicken sauce, ma'am," Han

over the grocery bag. "Just a few things

om, she glanced at the wall cloc

ait for him. But as soon as her head hit the pillow, the memory of the mart incident repl

She lowly

he knew it, she had begun sobbin

nd of the door opening unt

Oswald called, a

pression shifted. Crossing the room, he crouc