Chapter 12
“Not in heaven? But—”
“Lorraine, I’m your…” Suddenly, Sadie crumpled in tears, and Jude rushed up from his chair and ran over to her. “I can’t, Jude. I just can’t. Please, get her out of here!”
“It’s all right, Sadie. I’ll take you to your room.”
“Is she all right?” Lorraine asked. “She was about to tell me something, and then she just seemed to crumple.”
“She’s not feeling well. I’ll be right back. I’m just—”
“Please don’t take time to explain, just hurry.”
By the time Jude came back down, Lorraine was pacing and wringing her hands. When she heard him coming she whirled around, grabbed the balustrade, and looked up.
“Is she all right?”
“She’s a strong woman. I think she’ll be all right.”
“What happened? Is she sick?”
“Sadie’s got a lot on her mind right now.”
“Jude,
