Chapter 31 The Empty Seat at the Table

Declan's voice rose louder than usual. "Why didn't you call her? You could've asked her to come back and make it."

Martha had always been so obedient, but today something felt off. Her awkwardness just rubbed him the wrong way.

"Mr. Thornton," she repeated firmly, "she doesn't live here anymore. She moved out."

"You—" Declan started to scold her, but then it hit him. Nora was really gone.

She'd di