Chapter 19 WE’LL PROBABLY SEE EACH OTHER

— Eveline —

Darren nodded at his Mother’s invitation, which made her smile. I put my hand upon his and squeezed gently.

Fifteen minutes later, we were coming to the dining room as everyone else was joining us. When James came in and saw Darren he said, “Hope you’re not going to embarrass us now.” Under his breath.

Darren froze halfway down to his seat. Something switched in his eyes, like all life just left for a moment. He stretched back up. I saw his...