Chapter Twleve
The aroma of grilling steaks filtered through the air as Susanna stretched herself out on one of the empty chaise lounge chairs that surrounded the pool area. She could have had her pick of the chairs as the three of them were the only ones enjoying the cool evening. If she was honest, she’d admit she preferred it that way, the three of them, peaceful, quiet. She assumed most of the tenants were out Christmas shopping or hibernating indoors. Floridians reacted dramatically when the temperature dropped a few degrees. One degree below seventy and they were bundled up in heavy jackets and scarves. Not Susanna, though. She loved the cool weather, not enough to move back up north, but enough to enjoy the break from the heat. The rest of the year was a sweaty mess, so she relishe
