Hidden Agendas

Maura was always gentle, the kind of person who handled every little chore at home, never complained, always quick and careful—she truly held their family together.

"Honey, I'm really fine," Maura replied softly.

Just then, Macon's phone rang. He answered, but immediately hung up.

It rang again, and he did the same thing.

Maura was about to say something more, but when she saw him stand up and ope