Chapter TwentySilence hung over the table like a wet cloak. Cora sighed and withdrew her hands. Once again, their brainstorming session had become an exploration of her life. Why did Van continuously turn the discussion to her? They had articles to write. Besides, there wasn’t enough conversation in the world to unravel her tangled emotions. Guilt and regret were the least of her issues.
She patted Van’s arm. “Look. I know you mean well, but I’d rather get back to work.” She grinned. “Unless you have a more intriguing topic, let’s address school closures and the impact the war has had on the education of the world’s children.”
He stared at her for a long moment then sent her a curt nod. “We can include the flip side by talking about their being forced to mature earlier than normal becaus
