Chapter Seventeen
Deirdre felt like she was hiding out in Tommy’s room. They’d been lying in his bed for over an hour, watching TV without really paying attention. As much as she liked the idea of avoiding people, she was getting hungry. It was near suppertime and the stress of the day was still eating away at her.
“I’m hungry. Is there food in the refrigerator to cook?”
“I have no idea. I’m not sure when the last time was that someone went grocery shopping.”
“Is it okay for me to look?”
“Sure.” His hand stroked her back. “This is your home now, too.”
“Is it?” It didn’t much feel that way. Right now, it felt like any other night she’d spent with Tommy. Except for the gold band encircling her finger, of course.
“My family might not have been thrilled with the idea of us getting marri
