Chapter 23: Mommy!

Later that day, Noelle went to work at the restaurant with a troubled mind. The unwelcomed memories of Adrian gnawed at her, refusing to grant her peace. Still, she pushed through, forcing herself to focus on her tasks. At least work kept her hands busy, even if her thoughts wandered.

She sighed as she walked back to the counter, grabbing a glass pitcher filled with iced tea.

Evelyn, who had been watching her closely, frowned. "What's wrong?" she asked ...