His Only Contact

There wasn't a single seafood dish on the table, and even the fruit platter was missing grapes.

You could tell just how considerate the old man was from all these little details.

Valerie took the initiative to start a conversation. "Mr. Vance, how long are you planning to stay in Alden this time?"

Normally, Silas would only come back for a day or two before heading back to the countryside to rest.