Chapter 149

Alexander had his gaze fixed on Carmela, distant and detached.
He was seated in the backseat of the car; the one–way mirror kept the outside world. from peeking in.
Carmela could not see inside, but Patrick and Susanne had a crystal -clear view of every expression
that crossed her face.
Susanne had been itching to step out and welcome the elderly woman when she arrived, but Patrick
held her back. They both knew what Carmela was like, yet they had not expected her to...