Things were going well for Mariam in Mercy, Kansas. She loved working in the bookstore, and she loved helping the younger children find books to read. Darci encouraged her to start a reading group with the younger children.
Darci and the children’s parents stood and listened when Mariam read for the children. As time passed, the people in town came to accept Mariam’s presence after seeing how well she interacted with the children.
Deputy Charles Holt, Darci’s grandson, had stopped by several times, but he had not talked to Mariam yet. He was just checking on his grandma. He relaxed some after seeing how well Mariam was fitting in. Also, he had put the name Mariam Janice through the system at the police station, and the report come back with no red flags.
Mariam was still nervous around
