Chapter 18
“How could you?”
Jed could do nothing as he watched his wife pace the living room, her arms crossed over her breasts, even more tightly wound than she had been earlier. What would her breaking point be, he wondered? But then, he realized, she wasn’t consumed with sorrow. Her emotions had shifted to blazing anger. Maybe this was better. He’d rather her be ready to fight than sit back and do nothing.
Emily and Candy were still sitting on the sofa, not saying a word, and Neil was standing behind them, his hand resting on the back of it. For the first time, he seemed at a loss for words. At least everyone else had given them some space and was upstairs with Andy, Laura, and the kids, getting them settled for now.
“What would you have me do, Diana, not say anything?”
She threw h
