Another call from Sophia.

Grace didn’t answer.

Sophia persisted, dialing again.

Grace powered off her phone entirely, then turned her full attention back to her steaming bowl of noodles.

Sophia stared at the ringing tone that abruptly fell silent, realization settling as her lips pressed into a pout. Frustrated, she turned on her heel and hurried into the master bedroom to seek Alexander.

Alexander had just finished his morning run and was in the ...