Heart of the Night
“Dianne Walker, Susan’s former sister-in-law, was there to open the door, swathed in fur and Obsession.
“Happy birthday, darling,” she said, offering first one cheek, then the other to Savannah. “We missed you last night. The party was divine, wasn’t it, love?” she said to Susan, who had come up from behind. Without awaiting an answer, she addressed Savannah again. “You’re such a stranger. Always working. I’m glad you’re taking Susan off for the day, though. It’s been a dreadful week.” She was s...tudying Savannah closely. “But you’re looking wonderful, darling. Kidnappings must agree with you.”
Under normal circumstances, Savannah would have reacted to so offensive a comment. But she was feeling unusually light inside, and very indulgent. “A good night’s rest will do it every time.” Sidestepping Dianne, she gave Susan a hug. “Happy birthday, Sis.”
Susan returned the hug. “You, too.”
“All set to go?”
“I need another two minutes on my makeup.MoreLess
“Happy birthday, darling,” she said, offering first one cheek, then the other to Savannah. “We missed you last night. The party was divine, wasn’t it, love?” she said to Susan, who had come up from behind. Without awaiting an answer, she addressed Savannah again. “You’re such a stranger. Always working. I’m glad you’re taking Susan off for the day, though. It’s been a dreadful week.” She was s...tudying Savannah closely. “But you’re looking wonderful, darling. Kidnappings must agree with you.”
Under normal circumstances, Savannah would have reacted to so offensive a comment. But she was feeling unusually light inside, and very indulgent. “A good night’s rest will do it every time.” Sidestepping Dianne, she gave Susan a hug. “Happy birthday, Sis.”
Susan returned the hug. “You, too.”
“All set to go?”
“I need another two minutes on my makeup.MoreLess
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