Chapter 15It was late in the afternoon when Caleb caught up with me. After the tumultuous events of the day, I'd craved some time alone and Ginny happily watched me walk out into the garden, showing a degree of trust I admired after the failed escape attempt I'd made earlier. Wandering amongst the trees, I found a wooden bench that was surrounded by a copse of silver birches and I sat down, gazing out across the lake.
Everything I'd learned today had been overwhelming and yet I'd ended the afternoon calmer – to some extent, at peace in my surroundings and comfortable with the Sheppard family. Which seemed extraordinary under the circumstances, but Ginny and her family were providing the support I craved. Since Bryan's death and given Mom's illness, I'd had nowhere to turn, other than my s
