Chapter Thirty Two
The light of optimism illuminated the end of October as brightly as the darkness of doubt had overshadowed the start of September. The pattern of Ever’s days underwent new changes.
She saw little of Caroline outside of work as Caroline’s obligations increased with the start of the school year. Likewise, Brooke’s contact became sporadic for reasons that were less clear. Ever hardly noticed the drop off because she’d been wholly dedicated to the completion of her novel.
But now the novel was done. The manuscript was on its way to London and Ever had nothing but time for reflection.
Stroud had been gone three months when he called with Charles Merchant’s number. So much had changed in those few moments.
Apart from the mad dash to get the manuscript sent out, the next
