A Warm Respite

Sadie froze for a moment.

Callum had already lifted the blanket on the bed and carefully helped her lie facedown. "I'll have Grandma take care of you. Wait for me to come back."

He pressed a light kiss to Sadie's smooth forehead. Without saying anything more, he stood up and left.

When Helen came in carrying a tray, Sadie was still lying there in a daze.

"Sadie, here, drink some hot water. Your li