Chapter 23
Ward got out of his truck and began to walk toward the mill. He saw Tyler’s truck in the lot. He knew he should go to the office to check on his work assignment for the day. But he really didn’t want to see Tyler. Ward had had a hard time sleeping the night before. Tyler’s return of Ward’s dog tags made it seem so permanent. He’d ask Avery to run in and get the assignment.
He was almost to the loading dock when someone called to him. He turned and saw Tyler. Ward felt a surge of hope edged with apprehension. He stopped and waited for Tyler to walk up to him.
“Hi” Ward said, his heart beating so hard against his chest he was sure Tyler must be able to see it even though he was wearing a hoodie sweatshirt.
“Hi,” Tyler returned Ward’s greeting.
Ward waited for him to say somet
