Chapter 365: Allisons mind briefly wandered to the meal Kellan had prepared the day before.

For some reason, men who cooked always seemed incredibly appealingespecially when they worked with such focus.

When Allison and Kellan exchanged greetings, it was brief, both acting as though nothing had transpired between them.

They avoided each others gaze, behaving like nothing more than friends.

After a moment, Allison brought Lorna over.

Lorna, sweetheart, theres plenty of clay here for you to play with today.

Come, let me show you, she said softly.

Emm… Okay, Lorna responded in her small, timid voice.

Her eyes, however, were shining with curiosity.

Lorna had only recently begun speaking and still stuttered on occasion.

Allison didnt push her.

She simply let the girl take her time, encouraging her to play happily in the courtyard.

Little by little, Lorna was recovering.

speak now, but she

was a quiet

deeply engrossed in her clay work, though she seemed

constantly trying to fix each

be perfect, Allison

create something technically

take your

absorbing

Okay.

you… thank

welcome, Allison said

Lorna gradually regained her

form, and Lornas eyes lit

bright, genuine smile made Allisons

Youre amazing.

was interrupted by an unexpected voice

is recovering so quickly, a smooth voice

such a good

to see Hoyt, his disarming smile in place as he pushed the door

stepped inside with an air

It seems Ms.

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