Chapter 40
Bearer of Bad News
“Is it time yet?” Sophia pushed her uneaten food to the side and pulled Dane’s wrist closer so she could peer at his dad’s watch. “It must be time to go.”
Melody glanced at Dane and then back at the teenage girl with the jitters in her eyes. “Stop worrying,” she said with confidence. “We’ll leave in a few minutes. She meets a group of friends for lunch this time every week. She won’t be home yet.” Melody stood and began stacking plates and cutlery and Dane joined her.
“I need to get it over with,” Sophia repeated, fingers writhing at her chest. Dane eyed her with concern and loaded their plates into the dishwasher, closing the drawer with his knee.
“Thanks for letting us stay here, Melody,” he said, watching their host move around the expensive kitchen. “
