Games of Fire
“her father asked as he backed out of their driveway.
Because she’d over heard her mother tell Jackie they would drive her and Spencer to church that Sunday and she still hadn’t braced herself for that meet and greet. But she didn’t say as much. Instead, she replied, “I want to help out.” Sophie winced at how easily the lie came to her. The fact that it regarded church only made her all the more sheepish and guilty.
Her father patted her lightly on the knee as he pulled up in front of the church a full hour early. “That’s nice of you,” he said proudly.
It took her nearly biting her tongue off to keep from blurting the truth. She gave him what she hoped was a bright smile before lunging out of the car. Her father backed out and pulled away with a wave. Sophie waved until he was out of sight, then turned and slouched inside.
Father Jacobs was coming down the stairs when she stepped into the sweet scent of lavenders.
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