Chapter 24
Jesse trudged toward his car, relieved to be out of the house and away from the intense emotions he’d witnessed. He had enough of his own to process. It wasn’t just the fact that he’d admitted to Mr. Clarke that he was in love with his daughter. It was the relief he saw in the man’s face, along with the worry.
He needed to get home and talk to Cori. There was much to discuss. How would she handle the news of her father wanting to talk to her? Worse, how would she react when she found out he’d spoken with him?
As he reached his door, he heard the screen door open and saw Cassie scrambling down the steps. Theo was hot on her tail, holding out his arms as if he would catch her if she fell. She almost lost her balance when she descended the last step.
“Jesse, hold up.”
Her voic
