Cal stormed outside, desperate for a feel of fresh air.
His mind traveled back to the time Cassie was alive. How his father had never liked her and she in turn had matched his energy and that made his father hate her even more.
Cassie was unwilling to keep quiet and take his bullying because he was an old man.
Cal frowned, who did that remind him of?
And then he saw her.
Miss Shaw was running down the length of their backyard chasing Nova, who was shrieking from the excitement of being just one step ahead of being caught, and laughing as she ran.
Cal smiled watching them, at this game they were playing for his daughter’s entertainment.
Miss Shaw could have easily caught her already, but she slowed her pace anytime Nova did, so Nova continued to be just two steps ahead.
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