Yellow Ceramic Mug and Red Silk Scarf in a Red Buick

color can be applied.”

He shifted his weight, his hands deep in his pockets. “Nicole is upset about last night. She thinks you are being difficult just to oppose her.”

“I am protecting my home, Julian,” I said, keeping my hands steady on the palette.

“The house is too big for you,” he said, his voice rising slightly in that high, nervous register he used continue reading …