On Fire
“They’d picked this house together. Although she hadn’t contributed a dime, she’d never felt it was any less hers than his—and he’d never indicated otherwise. That wasn’t how they operated. They were partners, equal, even if his bank account had more zeroes than hers.
Her babies jumped, startling her. It was their strongest movement yet. She placed a palm on her lower abdomen and sank deeper into the cushions. She’d fought melancholy during the long drive from Camden, could feel it again threate...ning to overwhelm her. She wanted to be plucky and resilient, but just couldn’t summon the energy.
Her gaze drifted to a framed picture of her father-in-law and Caroline at their wedding. Matt so missed his father. He was self-contained, not one for open displays of emotion. He’d insist his actions in recent months had nothing to do with his grief, but with facts, logic, truth and justice. He and Bennett weren’t demonstrative or openly affectionate, but they’d enjoyed each other’s company.MoreLess
Her babies jumped, startling her. It was their strongest movement yet. She placed a palm on her lower abdomen and sank deeper into the cushions. She’d fought melancholy during the long drive from Camden, could feel it again threate...ning to overwhelm her. She wanted to be plucky and resilient, but just couldn’t summon the energy.
Her gaze drifted to a framed picture of her father-in-law and Caroline at their wedding. Matt so missed his father. He was self-contained, not one for open displays of emotion. He’d insist his actions in recent months had nothing to do with his grief, but with facts, logic, truth and justice. He and Bennett weren’t demonstrative or openly affectionate, but they’d enjoyed each other’s company.MoreLess
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