CHAPTER NINE
The following morning, Sarah got out of bed while Raif still slept, and put on a pair of navy slacks and an ivory silk blouse. He could just make breakfast himself today. She was going into town to call Paul and her father.
After the barbecue yesterday, Alice suggested the kids stay the night since they were all asleep by the time she and Raif were ready to leave. Sarah was glad of the fact, not eager to be plopped down in the role as caretaker again.
Guilt stabbed her heart when she realized that's exactly what had happened to Raif, and he was taking everything in stride. In fact, he had taken over the role as sole parent to those three kids in a way that amazed her.
Last night, after she had brushed her teeth and was on her way to bed, Raif stopped her in the hall to say
