Chapter 26
When he got back to Bethzatha, there were several voice mails waiting for him.
“Jade, Lowe here. Great seeing you. Next time let’s not make it so long. Talk to you soon.”
“My dear boy, what a treat to see you. But we never did have our chat, and I can’t help but feel you’re very unhappy. Bethany and her young man,” Mrs. S. always called Bethany’s fiancé, Damian, “her young man,” “say I’m imagining things. I hope so. Please call when you feel like talking.”
“John, it’s Joe Brynner. I don’t mean to press you. But I would like your thoughts on my proposal. Call me as soon as you can.”
He erased the messages. Not that he didn’t intend to return the calls. He told himself he would the next day and then the next. But he just couldn’t bring himself to do it. There was, however, on
