Chapter Sixteen––––––––
Flurries had started by the time Trunk packed his bags to leave for Florida. Carla’s heart thumped wildly in her chest. There was so much she wanted to say, but didn’t want to upset him before the big game. He needed to be calm, focused, and ready—and her bleating about their relationship wasn’t going to foster a good mood for either of them. Still, so many words, thoughts, and emotions lingered on the tip of her tongue, enticing her to give voice. Loving a man means putting him first. So, she swallowed her questions with her pride and prepared a fresh pot of java.
The old building was okay in warmer weather, but tiny gaps in the window casements created small drafts, cooling the place. Carla wrapped a turquoise sweater around herself, hugging her body, as she wai
