“I would have never thought of leaving him, though,” Christine said. “Being content that we mix up with being happy is still a lot better than the unknown, I guess.” She bit down on her lip and looked at him, obviously not sure how he would deal with so much personal information. “That sounds prett

Robert nodded, not looking very convinced. “Is it even such a big deal then if he comes?” he asked. “I mean… it might not be real relaxing with him around, but…you’ve seen him at the funeral, haven’t you? And that was okay…” He turned back to the dishwasher. Chewing on her lip, D stared at her brot

“How come you never told me about this?” D wanted to know. “I’m awfully sorry, but, at the time, I really didn’t see any reason to inform you of all people, if that’s what you mean. The only one that probably would have had a certain interest and even a right to know was Jack. And I didn’t really t

“So, Danielle, why didn’t you bring your friend tonight? What’s his name again?” It was almost nine, the birthday cake had been diminished to only a quarter of its size and everyone seemed tired and slightly paralyzed from all the food. Only Aunt Sauvie had just come back to life. She was a friendl

When D got home from Salzburg in the later afternoon it was still warm and sunny outside. She therefore gave up her initial plan to finally finish the project in the bedroom. Instead she changed into her bikini and a summer dress, packed the London folder, a towel and a few other things into a bag