Hostile Reception

At first, Cleo felt a sting in her heart, then anger and frustration. What happened in Murkwood Creek that night made it clear—her mom being sent off to that small town was anything but simple. But Jed and Clint just refused to say a word.

She lowered her eyes, making sure everything was in order before closing the front door.

Once she got in the car, she called Maura.

"Maura, are you going to Pro