Brandon stared at Evelyn’s face on the divorce certificate.  And suddenly, the memory of the first time he brought her home came rushing back.  His mother had been sitting on…

Chapter 11  Brandon sat on the couch, eyes fixed on the divorce certificate resting on the coffee table.  The living room lights were off. Outside, the rain poured down in…

Chapter 10  The moment Mrs. Caldwell caught sight of the deep red divorce certificate, a flicker of triumph danced in her eyes. She quickly suppressed it, replacing it with a…

hapter 9  Steam rose in soft curls from the hot spring pool as Brandon Caldwell leaned back against the edge, the warmth easing the tightness in his muscles.  Mrs. Caldwell…

Chapter 8  As the car pulled away from the courthouse, Evelyn leaned her forehead against the window, watching the familiar cityscape peel away inch by inch.  She thought she would…

Evelyn stood in the farthest corner of the chapel, her nails digging so deep into her palms that crescent–shaped marks were left behind.  Tomorrow.  Tomorrow marked the end of the…

After two days locked away, the door finally creaked open. Harsh white light spilled in, and Evelyn instinctively curled up, shrinking back into the corner.  Brandon stood at the doorway,…

Vio  Chapter 5  “You’re awake?” Brandon’s voice came from beside her.  Evelyn slowly turned her head and saw him sitting at the edge of the bed, brows furrowed. There was…

Chapter 4  The entire table fell silent.  Olivia’s eyes widened. Brandon snapped his head up. “What did you just say?”  Evelyn stood. “I’m done eating. Enjoy your meal.”  She turned…

Evelyn came downstairs and saw Mrs. Caldwell being wheeled in by Vanessa, followed by a crowd of people hauling bags and suitcases.  “Well, look who finally decided to show up,”…