Chapter 6
“Thanks for letting me crash here tonight.” Lynn said in a shaky voice as she looked up from where she sat on the sofa.
“It’s nothing. It’s not even my house,” Alexis said with a shrug as she plopped into the burnt sienna recliner.
“How come your husband isn’t staying here with you and Calista? Isn’t it dangerous the two of you being here alone?” Lynn asked, watching as Alexis visibly stiffened. Lynn wished she could take the intrusive question back. She had intended to make casual conversation and instead her question had caused Alexis to retreat. “I’m sorry. Forgive me. I shouldn’t have asked that. It’s none of my business.”
“I don’t have a husband.” Alexis leaned into the recliner as she stared straight ahead. “Calista’s father has never been in the picture. Let’s just lea
