August's POV

"Sweetheart, do you want something else to eat?"

That had become a common question around the house. It had been two weeks since Karen disappeared, and Isabelle's answer was always the same.

"Later."

Then she'd walk away.

"You got home late last night," she said, staring down at her coffee.

"I've got a few urgent issues to deal with at work. I'll probably be working late for the next few days."

"Okay."

She didn't say another word. She left the dining room and sat dow