Chapter 21

Martha's face tightened for a moment, but she answered honestly, "No, he hasn't come back these past few days."

She quickly added, defending Declan, "He's always been busy. Don't overthink it."

"Okay, don't worry," Clara replied.

She had no interest in obsessing over her soon-to-be ex-husband's whereabouts.

Even after a shower and curling up in her own bed, sleep eluded her. Everything looked the