Chapter 19: Lauren“Lauren!” Craig’s voice boomed from the general direction of the bedroom. “What did you do with my slippers?”
Lauren hurried toward the back of the house to help him before he made a less than dignified entrance into the dining room. “Honey, calm down. They’re in the closet, right where they always are.” She handed them to him. “Dinner’s ready. How about throwing on something decent before you come out? Silke’s joining us. Thought you’d want to meet her.”
“Oh yes, I’ve been holding my breath in anticipation. Doesn’t she have a life? Is she going to be hanging around the entire time I’m home?”
Lauren felt the beginning of a headache throbbing in her temples. Couldn’t he be civilized for one night? “Craig, she helped make the meal. I can’t very well ask her to go eat som
