CHAPTER 2
When George left with Cole, Susan was glad to turn the care of Cory over to her mother. It was great to have her parents living next door. Susan did not have to do anything. Taking care of a crying baby was not for her. Cory was fretful with Cole gone.
Susan’s mother took charge. She fed, rocked him, and soothed him. Susan watched at first, but she soon became bored with all the attention Cory was demanding and left the room. She was glad when Alfred called, and she had an excuse to leave the house.
“We cannot live here,” said Alfred looking at the house disdainfully when he arrived to take Susan out to eat. “It does not project the image I need to have to run for office.”
“I know,” agreed Susan with a shrug. “I will be glad to live in a better section of town.”
“I have a ho
