Chapter 2By the time he and Castille had taken Faith and the kids back home, it was already after nine o’clock. Faith went inside with Jake and Emily, but Petey remained as if still taking his role as Harvey’s protector very seriously
“I tell you what. Why not stay the night at my place?” Castille asked as they stood on the doorstep. “That way you won’t disturb your family if we stay out too late.”
For a moment, Harvey was speechless, but not Petey.
“I’ll get your clothes, toothbrush, and comb, Uncle Harvey.” Petey took off at a run.
Castille laughed. “Your nephew is a very well-organised young man.”
The joyful sound relaxed Harvey. And it wasn’t as if he couldn’t return home if things didn’t work out. But if he was honest, he felt a pull to Castille that he hadn’t ever felt toward an
