Chapter 10Monday
I tried to hide my trembling hands from Ann. I don’t think I succeeded well.
“It’ll be all right, Dad.”
“I hope so.” One part of me was jumping with excitement; another was petrified. What if William didn’t want me to live with him? What if he woke up screaming every morning when he found an old man in his room? What if it upset him, made him more confused than he already was?
She covered my hand with hers. “It’ll be as it should’ve been all along. I’m certain being apart has made him more unbalanced than having you by his side.”
I glanced around the cafeteria. It was all right—not a dream come true, but better than a barren flat.
“Charles.” Daniel came up to the table. “I heard the good news.” Good news, that one of his patients had passed away? “I hope you’ll like
