gaze. “I’m so sorry,” Ruby whispered brokenly. “We don’t mean to intrude. We just—”
“Hush now,” Jenny said with gentle firmness, guiding them up the steps. “You’re not intruding. You’re exactly where you need to be right now. Come inside. I’ve got vegetable soup on the stove and fresh bread in the oven, and there’s a warm fire in the living room. We’ll continue reading …
