An Unexpected Lifeline

"Why not head home and let both of you cool off for a while?" Roland advised.

Dominic just looked up a bit and gave another noncommittal hum in response.

Roland set the gift bag by the door, then wheeled Dominic back to the car, leaving the present behind.

Little did they know that about half an hour after they left, Daphne gave Miriam a call.

"Mrs. Vance, Dominic's dragging himself over to see Cl