Three Suitcases Arrived on Claire’s Porch—Then a Police Call Exposed What Her Husband Had Promised Without Asking Her

“For tonight or for living here?”

Diane looked toward the plant on the rail.

“Mark said I wouldn’t have to worry about moving again anytime soon.”

Claire went still.

“Did he say weeks?”

Diane shook her head.

“Months?”

“I didn’t think I had to ask.”