Three Suitcases Arrived on Claire’s Porch—Then a Police Call Exposed What Her Husband Had Promised Without Asking Her
Claire offered food.
Diane said she had eaten before driving, but accepted a cup of coffee.
Lisa took a second cup, and Mark poured himself one.
A fourth stood beside Claire’s elbow until she moved it away from the laptop.
“Thank you for making room for me,” Diane said.
Claire looked at her.
“You don’t have to thank me for a room we haven’t agreed on.”
Diane lowered her eyes.