Chapter 38
Fathers
Melody sat in the back of Dane’s car and cried silent tears. The teens glanced at one another with wide eyes. At the motel she climbed out and dragged her expensive handbag after her, not waiting for them to follow. Dane put the handbrake on and pursed his lips. “What the hell was that about?”
Sophia shook her head and winced. “She yelled something about boats. Maybe she’s angry at her husband for dying.”
Dane nodded and raised his eyebrows. “Do you think it put Edgar off her?” He ducked as Sophia slapped at his thigh.
“Don’t be mean. She’s devastated. Why did you bring her in the house?”
“I didn’t!” He looked indignant. “I went to get you and saw his truck parked up the road. I realised there might be trouble, so I came in after you. He left the front door unlocke
