Chapter 16
Three days after the Seattle Magazine interview, Harper's phone rang while she was reviewing renovation budgets at the dining table. Claire's name flashed on the screen.
"Hey, Claire," Harper answered.
"Hi. Are you free for lunch today? I thought we could catch up. Just us girls."
Harper glanced at her laptop, then at the stack of contractor quotes. She had been working non-stop since the interview, partly because the renovation actually needed attention, partly because it gave her something to focus on besides the confusing feelings swirling around her marriage.
"Sure. What time?"
"Noon. There is a great place near Pike Place Market. I will text you the address."
"Sounds good. See you then."
After hanging up, Harper felt a flutter of nervousness in her stomach. This wou
