The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

at the sketch of Carol’s garden, the soft lines of the yellow cottage drawn with so much care.

Tanya hung up the phone and walked back, her face bright with a sudden, forced smile. “Donnie is just stressed about the shop. You know how men are.”

“Is everything okay at home?” Ivy asked.

“Of course it is,” Tanya said, reaching out to tuck continue reading …