Chapter Twenty-Two
Carl sat at the dining table with Sophie in his lap while Nina dished up his evening meal. His thoughts drifted to the scene he’d left at the hospital. The chief was the closest thing Sophie had to a grandfather, and he’d been like a father to Carl ever since he’d joined the force. He hoped the chief would survive without too much damage.
‘You okay?’ said Nina, placing his food in front of him and extending her arms to lift Sophie out of his lap. ‘You look like you’re somewhere else.’
Carl held Sophie up for Nina to take. ‘It’s not me I’m worried about.’
‘Want Daddy,’ said Sophie, wrapping her arms around Carl’s neck.
‘Daddy has to eat his tea,’ said Nina.
‘I’ll read you a story after,’ said Carl, unwrapping her arms and kissing her on the cheek.
Nina lifted Sophi
