Page 88 of Dreaming at Seaside
Amy touched Bella’s hand. “Bell, he said he wasn’t involved, and he turned them in. Have a little faith.”
Faith.There’s that word again. “I’ve been thinking about fate, and I do have faith in Evan. I believe him, but I’m worried that everyone else might not be as forgiving. And what if hewasbehind it? How will I ever face Jamie and Vera again? And Caden? I know he blames himself. I saw it in his eyes.”
“In a case such as this, Bella dear…” Tony dropped her cell phone in her lap. “Do as my mama always said.Wait until the coffee brews to determine if it stinks.” He settled into a seat beside Amy with a loud sigh.
“Come again?” Bella said as she scrolled through her phone.
“Wait until you talk to Caden to worry about what’s next. Don’t stress over things that aren’t clear.” He grabbed a handful of pretzels and handed a few to Amy.
“He hasn’t called.” Bella sighed.
“It might be hours. He’s got a lot to deal with right now, and he’s probably grilling Evan so he can have those kids arrested. The police said they were gone when they got here.” Amy topped off her glass with iced tea. “I’m glad I’m not in that house tonight.”
“Funny, I’d give anything to be right there by his side. No matter how hard it gets.”
