It comes as a surprise when the car stops in front of a house I don’t really recognize. Part of me kind of expected to end up at one of the previous residences I have spent my time with Thomas. But this one was new. Somewhere on the outskirts of the city, away from the noise and the traffic. Away from whatever might have been considered harmful, I guessed.
The driver helps me get Caspian out, who somehow fell right back asleep as soon as I got him into the car seat. It was midday and part of me was glad I could still get some time for myself.
“Right this way, ma’am.” The man carrying the child’s basket spoke as he gestured for me to follow him.
The house was not too big, nor too small, and part of me almost recognized it. Inside, to no surprise, there was everything one could need. A fu
