I called Mom while I was shopping and asked, “Should I bring chocolate cake or apple pie for Christmas?” – Welcome

folded the newspaper in front of him.

“Sit down, Caroline.”

Something in his voice finally made her pause.

She pulled out a chair.

Derek stayed standing.

Richard tapped the first folder.

“At eleven fourteen last night, you texted me saying you and Derek had lost your apartment and needed somewhere to stay for a few weeks.”

Caroline glanced at me.

“So?”

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