Chapter 23THE RAIN STOPPED
The late afternoon sun felt good on her face as Ivy crossed Main Street and entered the county courthouse on the town square. Ruth waved to Ivy as she entered.
“Hey, Ivy, what’s going on?”
“I need copies of my parents’ death records.”
Ruth tapped her hands on the counter. “Sure. Listen, Ivy, I’m sorry you didn’t get to go to Europe. I should have kept my big mouth shut about your uncle’s knee surgery.”
“It’s okay. There’s plenty of time. What’s a few weeks?”
Ruth patted Ivy’s hand. “I’ll be right back.”
A few minutes later, Ruth returned, shaking her head. Her heels clicked against the black and white tile floor. “Here’s your father’s file, but I couldn’t find one for your mother.”
Ivy’s heart raced. She broke out in a cold sweat. “How come?”
“I don’t kn
