Sophia paused, her voice softening as she said, "I will… later."

"Oh."

After dinner, Grace read for a while before heading to the bathroom to take a shower.

She had just stepped out of the bathroom when her phone rang. It was Robert.

"Gracie, I just saw Katherine in the neighborhood."

Katherine? Claire’s aunt?

Grace froze for a moment, not quite processing it yet. Before she could respond, Robert continued,"I ...