Chapter Six
The Sunday pancake breakfast turned into an all-day date. They ate, walked on the beach, made love, cooked dinner together, and watched a movie. Daisy explored the large house, sniffing every corner. She chased seagulls and barked at the waves, while the couple waded in the chilly surf and looked for shells.
Before she left, they renewed their vow to keep their affair out of the office.
“Remember, tomorrow, at the stadium, we’re only colleagues,” he said.
“Right. Of course.” She nodded.
At ten, Jo packed Daisy into the car and drove home. Her house seemed quiet and empty. Pete was a big man, tall and well-built. He filled the space around him. She missed it in her small house. As she sat on the edge of her bed, brushing her dog, she analyzed her budding relationship with C
