She’s like Kim was, I said, staring at Cynthia. Did you really think you could stop him because angels fell out of your family tree? What made you think you could go toe-to-toe with Satan? Claire asked. I was the PTA president for seven years, Mr. Let us take you to get checked out, and then I’ll drive you wherever you want. Grey, Ryan said, preventing Cynthia from responding. Can you really say that with a straight face, Mother? The safest? Nina said, looking up at her mother. This is the still the safest place for us. I’m staying for the same reason I persuaded you to bring Nina back here. This place is still swarming.Ĭynthia breathed out a laugh. I’d feel better if you stayed at the loft, Cynthia, Jared said. If none of you mind, I believe I’ll retire to my room. Just as Claire began to walk over, Cynthia stood, holding up her hand. Jared pointed to the chair where Nina’s mother sat, holding a dainty handkerchief to her hairline just above her temple. The room was filled with her broken heart.Ĭome outside, Jared said, gently moving Nina toward the door. The wail that came from her throat gave rise to goose bumps on my skin the hair on the back of my neck stood on end. I’d heard Nina cry before, but I’d never heard the sound she made in the moment we lost Eden. Happenstance: A Novella Series (Parts 1-3) Sins of the Innocent (A Providence Trilogy Novella)Ī Beautiful Wedding (A Beautiful Disaster Novella)
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