LOGINCharli's head went back and forth. "No shows. This is real." I smoothed her beautiful hair away from her face. "I think that means there isn't time for any pain medicine." "I-I don't know if I can do this." "Trust me, princess. You can do anything." Her eyes closed. "Doctor, it's so fast. Is it
After the New Year Nox "Dad, are you sure it isn't time for you to go back to London or maybe Savannah?" "You're stuck with us until our grandson arrives," Oren said with a grin. I eyed him up and down. "I do admit, this family-man thing is looking good on you." "I know...I should have tried it
She winked as her cheeks rose. "No need to talk about that anymore, Miss Adelaide. Now, let's go out there to the pool house and watch little miss open her presents. I've been out there. Lord a mighty! Santa definitely made it. I'd say he needed a backup sleigh for all them presents." "Remember, he
Christmas Morning Adelaide "Something smells wonderful," Oren said as we made our way down the stairs and toward the kitchen. "I have your coffee poured, and the calzones are almost ready," Silvia said. "Silvia," I said, taking in the counter filled with sweets. "You always outdo yourself." She
Guilty of murder exercising malice and aforethought. His sentence was for life with no possibility of parole. Over time the association with Montague faded away. Despite my grandfather's antiquated way of thinking, he had built a company that fostered success. As other headlines took precedence, t
Angi tilted her little head. "But when you were little, you lived at Grandma and Grandpa's big house. It doesn't snow there. Did you still get Christmas miracles?" "Baby, you're my miracle." She reached out and laid her small hand on my tummy. "And my baby brother, too?" "That's right." "So Sant
"But, dear, you agreed just a week ago to stay in contact with him. He's been contacted by the Evanston police for a deposition." My fork stopped somewhere between my mouth and plate. "I thought Alton had that all taken care of." "He did. He had, but the girl's parents won't go away quietly. They'
My school? Like this was second grade at the academy and I was going to show her the papier-mâché ornament I made. I sat taller and smoothed the napkin over my lap. "I'm so sorry, Mother. Perhaps we should discuss the lovely view. Do you see the Empire State Building over there?" Her lips pursed.
Charli "More water, miss? Perhaps a drink while you wait?" I looked down at my phone again. It wasn't like my mother to be late. I could easily compile an entire list of faults for Adelaide Montague Fitzgerald, but tardiness wasn't one of them. I considered the offer of alcohol, but decided a cle
In a way, it gave me hope. I could never imagine Alton asking for my help the way Bryce had today, in front of all of us. He was brave and had a good heart. I took another glance toward the lake. The two children were standing facing one another. Their silhouettes stood out from the shimmering lake







