The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

the locket back on the cotton pad. “Did she ask you about the prize money?”

Ivy looked down at her lap. “She knew the exact amount.”

“And Arthur?” Carol asked.

“Kristen said they are having a difficult tax season,” Ivy said, her voice barely a whisper. “She said it would be selfish of me to keep the money if I win.”

Carol’s hand tightened on the edge of continue reading …