“I know you and your sister aren’t pushovers, but I just want to do right by my sister.”

Serenity was without a word.

The aunt and niece shared an afternoon of conversation.

Mrs. Stone insisted on going with Serenity to pick Liberty up at Lewis & Co. at five o’clock in the evening.

Serenity let her be.

Taking the wheel, Serenity drove Sonny, Mrs. Stone, and the others to Lewis & Co.

Jasmine and Mrs. Lane did not come along.

Halfway on the road, Serenity’s mind suddenly flew to Gran