Isabel waited for Howard at home all afternoon.
Isabel held the phone and thought about it. Then she decided to call him.
"Hello?"
"How's it going?"
"I'll tell you when I come back."
"When will you come home?"
"Ten minutes away."
Isabel was hugely relieved and said, "I'll wait for you at home."
Howard smiled and answered, "Okay."
Howard liked it when Isabel referred to his mansion as her home. That meant she felt a sense of belonging.
"Isabel, Samuel's class ends at five. I'll go home to pack up a few things and return with him."
"Okay, I'll ask Geoffrey to drive you."
Sarah asked Isabel if there was anything she should be aware of about the dinner. Isabel told her to prepare the meal as usual.
Isabel tried to check on Sophia. But she dec
