Guarding Her Peace

The Kensingtons arrived in Alden early the next morning. Martha texted Valerie, asking if she could drop by the hospital to see Miriam.

Valerie stared at the message, trying to figure out how to reply. While she was lost in thought, Donovan reached over and took her phone.

He glanced at the message, then cleared the chat window. With Valerie watching him, Donovan slipped it into his pocket.

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