“He’s Not Moving Away From Me,” She Said. I Packed My Bags and Left Them Both Behind

probably gotten my new number from Ethan.

I heard you bought a house. Don’t embarrass my son by living somewhere shabby.

I stared at the message, then at the address on my closing documents, at the gate code and security instructions for my new home. I smiled to myself, started my car, and drove toward Briar Ridge, whispering under my breath, “Oh, Linda.continue reading …