Chapter SixteenArm still wrapped around Cora’s shoulder, Van led her down the sidewalk. “Are you up for a stroll? I thought we could look at the flowers in Regent’s Park. The roses won’t be open in Queen Mary’s Garden, but there must be something blooming.”
Face flushed, Cora nodded. “Perfect. I’d appreciate looking at something other than rubble and boarded-up windows. I don’t suppose we could work an article about our visit.”
He hugged her to him for a brief moment. “Always thinking, aren’t you? Maybe something about pursuing normalcy during times of difficulty.” He shrugged. “Let me give it some thought. If nothing else, we’ll have a delightful evening.”
Her pink cheeks deepened to red, and she nodded, then slipped out from his hold.
His heart fell. Cora fit perfectly in his embrace
