The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

to the apartment in the city, stating that her decisions were final and her savings were committed elsewhere.

“We do not owe them any explanations,” Ivy said, her voice steady and low.

“No,” Carol said. “We do not.”

They finished their tea in the quiet warmth of the porch, the sun climbing higher over the rooftops of Oakhaven.

By eleven o’clock, the light continue reading …