she believed him.”
“Believed what?”
“That all of you had finally moved on. That coming back would only hurt the family again.”
I stared at her.
“Did Dad tell her I said that?”
“Mom never told me his exact words.”
“Then don’t guess.”
Dolly nodded.
I picked up the sweater.
“Where is Laura now?”
“Nearby.”
My heartbeat grew louder.
“Does she know you gave Sophie this sweater?”
Dolly looked at the floor.
That was my answer.
“No,” she admitted.
I laughed once, although nothing was funny.
“You thought that after
