CHAPTER 35Kari and Becca came into the house straight from the US Attorneys’ office and hung their coats in the hall closet. Auggie wagged his tail and nudged them with his nose, demanding to be petted. Kari knelt and scratched his thick hairy chest.
“I’ve never heard this house so quiet,” said Becca. “Where are the rug rats?”
“It looks like Kevin and the kids aren’t home yet. Which means he didn’t make anything for dinner.”
“Not fair. You promised me a home-cooked meal. Kevin’s cooking is the best part of being partners with you.”
“Thanks a lot,” said Kari with a smirk. “Top chef Kevin usually throws something together.” Kari tried to remember what was going on that evening. Where was her family?
She certainly did not feel like cooking. She was still seething from dealing with Bryant
