Chapter 022 – The Open Door
Chapter 22 - Chapter 022 – The Open Door
The front door was open.
That hurt more than I expected.
Henry and I had saved for that door. Solid oak. Brass knocker. A little too fine for the neighborhood back then, but Henry said a house should greet a wife properly.
Now it stood wide while my children moved through my rooms.
Elaine came into the hall first carrying a stack of my sweaters.
She froze when she saw the sheriff behind me.
“Mom,” she said.
Not with relief.
With alarm.
Martin appeared next.
Peter behind him.
The realtor hovered near the dining room, holding a folder and wishing he had chosen any other profession.
Sheriff Reeves looked at the realtor sign.
May you like
Then at my children.
“Everybody stop touching Mrs. Carter’s property.”
