In reflex, Aubree looked down at her arm in a cast before returning her gaze to Roxanne as if it was nothing. “My injury isn’t a big deal. I was accidentally clipped by a car while out shopping with Mrs. Farwell two days ago. Luckily, she was unhurt.”
Aubree was clearly hinting that she hurt herself in an attempt to save Sonya.
Roxanne, having read between the lines, cracked a flat smile and replied in a cursory tone, “Ms. Pearson, since you enjoy such a close relationship with Mrs. Farwell, I’m sure it will be smooth sailing for you once you marry into the Pearson family. If there’s nothing else, I need to leave first, as it’s getting late, and the children are tired.”
Before Aubree could respond, Roxanne turned to leave.
No sooner had she done that than she felt someone grabbing her
