“Hello?” Cadence said, praying that it wasn’t a telemarketer.

“Just look him firmly in the eye and say, very calmly, ‘Elliott explained that to you. Don’t you remember? Remember what Elliott said?’” It was Aaron, and while she was a little shocked that he knew exactly what she had been talking about, she was relieved to have some help.

Despite the fact that she had taken the phone call, Jack was still standing right in front of her, demanding an answer with eyes ...