The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

spent it on my supplies, didn’t you? And the easel.”

Carol smoothed her apron, her eyes reflecting the pale moonlight.

“An investment in your talent is never a waste, Ivy,” Carol said.

“You do not have a retirement fund anymore,” Ivy said.

“I have this house, and I have you,” Carol said. “That is more than enough.”

She reached out and patted Ivy’s cheek,continue reading …