CHAPTER 47

Alexander replayed his conversation with Chase to Christine. She sat stony-faced and listened to his words.

“I felt you should know.” He said, watching her pensive expression. They were sitting in his office. “His first appearance is scheduled for this afternoon.”

She nodded. “I appreciate it, Mr. Ward.” She missed him so much, how could he think she hated him. She stood up to walk out. At the door she turned around and said to Alexander: “Tell him I’ll be praying for him.”

On her way to Chase’s office she met Mason in the hallway.

“Christine.” Mason approached her, his hand held out to take hers. “I came back as soon as I heard. What an awful thing to have happened.” His face was a mask of concern. “Are you alright, Darlin’?”

“No, Mason. I can’t believe he would do something like this.” She said, watching Mason’s face.

Mason drew her to him for a hug. “I’m so sorry, Christine. You don’t deserve to be hurt like this.” He said, stroking her back.

She got a whiff of his cologne, noting