Chapter 23: Silke“Cookies and tea, really?” Lauren had a look on her face that Silke hoped never to see again.
“Um…” Silke blinked in a mixture of disbelief and denial before again staring at the door Alex had just disappeared behind. Alex? Alex here in Texas? Here in Lauren’s house?
“I realize Christmas is a time of surprises and family visits, and I’m all for hospitality, but Alex? Of all people, your ex? Or is she your ex?” Teacups and saucers were being loudly banged against each other and a cupboard door slammed. While Lauren was putting on her good hostess act, her tone was pissy enough to cut through Silke’s stupor. “You want to explain exactly what is going on here?”
“I don’t know,” Silke wailed as she plopped down on her regular seat, leaving the chair Kayla usually sat in for
