The Perfect Stranger

HAZEL

I stop dead in the middle of the sidewalk like I've been hit by a truck. Levi walks straight into the back of my legs with a little "Oof!"

"Sorry, Mummy."

I don't answer. My mouth won’t work. Cade looks like he’s wandered off a fashion billboard and decided to ruin my morning. The absolute menace lowers his sunglasses just enough for our eyes to meet. Then his lips curve.

Levi foll