Caroline flushed slightly. “How would I know? He didn’t say what he was off to do, and I'm not a mind reader.”

Liberty chuckled but did not press further. She stayed at the hospital for over an hour before leaving.

That evening, after finishing her work, Liberty called Audrey.

Audrey answered promptly. “Liberty, what’s the matter?”

She asked with concern, “Are you doing well in Jensburg? Is everything going smoothly? All Souls Day is next month. We should visit my parents’ graves then.”

“I’