CHAPTER 37
Susannah was gathering the supplies she needed for Kitty’s sponge bath when the doorbell rang. Who would be stopping by here in the middle of the week?
She made sure her sister was comfortably propped up with her pillows and then trudged to the front door. She had no idea why she was moving so slowly. Usually, the holidays made her feel renewed and energized, but this year she only felt exhausted.
She peered into the peephole, surprised to see who it was, and opened the door.
“Hi.” She knew she must be desperate for company if the sight of Ricky Fields could bring such a rush of warm relief. “Would you like to step in?”
He cleared his throat and kept his eyes on Susannah’s feet. “I can’t stay long.” He held out a tray of colorful Christmas cookies like a protective shield.
