Chapter Nineteen
As though it required clarification, she added, “I need Martin to stop whatever it is he is attempting to do.”
I pulled my hands back and nearly lost my battle with the contents of my stomach as I fought to drum up a coherent, PG-rated response. I was relieved beyond words when Leah intervened.
“Sorry, I think there must be some confusion, Jerri. AJ’s father’s name was Richard and both he and her mother, Eileen, perished in a plane crash, a few years ago.”
I gave Jerri credit—she maintained her composure as she looked from me to Leah and back again, nodding when she realized she needed a different approach.
“I did know your parents and yes, I had heard about their accident. I am so sorry for your loss. They were both lovely people. You may have been too young to remem
