CHAPTER 19
MARY
There were two moments in her life Mary would remember forever; marrying Hector and becoming Zoe’s legal guardian. Last night, Mrs. Wilson had come for an inspection, after which she’d given them her blessing. And this afternoon, the judge had made it official. She was on cloud nine, practically dancing in the kitchen.
She’d tucked Zoe into bed an hour ago. Hector hadn’t been able to make it to dinner tonight, but he was on his way. All she had to do was prepare her class for tomorrow, then she would make her husband the Italian dinner of his life.
Last night, he had seemed a bit off. After Mrs. Wilson had left, he went back to work, not returning until the early morning. Though she was disappointed by his absence, she kept that to herself. He was a busy man after all,
