Chapter Fourteen - 19 years 6 months before the collapse
“At least we get to see each other more,” said Annabel. “That’s one benefit of not trusting social media.”
Isa and Charlotte laughed. Annabel laughed with them, but she was struggling to convince herself. Jim watched her with concern. Every morning she would wake in tears, and every day there would be some point she would break down in hysterics.
He tried to protect Olivia by keeping her from seeing Annabel’s lowest moments. Taking her to the nursery and picking her up again gave Annabel a break three days a week.
He knew it was a combination of the political situation and their inability to get credit to finish the house, and he knew he was helpless to do anything about either.
Jim turned his attention back to Elijah, who looke
