Pierce seemed motivated with his book project. It reminded Sara of her own stamina. What they had in common bonded trust in one another. She had no qualms about explaining what had happened.
He listened and expressed a great deal of compassion. “Relationships are difficult,” he said. “Because they"re influenced by both past and present experiences.”
That definitely was an understatement. “Had I met Huxley under the sole condition of learning he was involved with MIAs, there would have been nothing to interfere.”
“Talbot House is getting to you?”
“I was determined to make it my future.”
“Then don"t give up.”
“I can"t. I just can"t. I"ve got to find someone to move in with me.” Who would want to? The reputation of the property was frightful and worsening by the day.
Pierce left her an
