““We’re going to have to walk the rest of the way into town, but once we get there, I’m going to make you the biggest ice cream sundae you’ve ever seen.” “What about that chocolate cake?” “Ahh, that sounds even better, doesn’t it? Excellent suggestion. We’ll have warm chocolate cake with ice cream on the side. How does that sound?” With a sniff and swipe at her nose, Aimee nodded, her small hand snug within Darby’s. “Maybe Momma will get away and meet us there? She likes cake, too.” Darby’s hear...t clenched. She couldn’t bring herself to answer the girl—to tell her that her momma was never going to get away. Not yet. Not until they were out of this. The cold cut into them like knives as they moved. Darby wrapped an arm tightly around Aimee’s shoulders and walked quickly, pulling her close. She bent her head and tucked her chin into her parka as they advanced down the road. After a moment, she glanced behind her, satisfied to see that the car was out of sight.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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