Reluctant Compromise

Coralie left with Joanna while Jace and Sadie remained at the window gazing outside.

They were quiet.

Since Dane received the call and left, Sadie had been feeling depressed. Being twins, Jace could naturally sense her mood.

Jace spoke in a grandfatherly tone, "I've told you not to have too much hope for that man. Do you understand now?"

Sadie hugged herself. Anger was written all over her little