Chapter 10Four months later.
“Ad-die,” Beth called in a melodious voice. “Addie, where are you? I have news.”
Huddled miserably in the shade of a large evergreen, Addie gagged, wiped her mouth and tried to will herself to stop vomiting. She did not succeed.
“Addie, are you here?”
A hot, dry wind blew over her sweaty forehead and cut through her dress, pelting her with dust.
“Oh, Addie,” Beth said, placing a hand on the back of her neck.
How does she stay so cool in the heat? The touch soothed the girl and at last, her gagging subsided.
“Come on, honey, get up. Let's get you back inside. I'll make you some tea to settle your stomach.”
Moving slowly so as not to upset her still protesting guts any further, Addie shuffled into the house. What will happen now? Will she throw me out? Wi
