Chapter 56

• She lay down feeling bored, staring at the ceiling as her mind drifted aimlessly. The quiet of the afternoon wrapped around her like a blanket, but it felt stifling rather than comforting.
• Ring!
• Her phone rang, cutting through the silence. She reached for it, glancing at the screen. It was Emily Anthony. A twinge of concern shot through her; Emily Anthony rarely called unless something was wrong. Sylvia Luke picked it up, pressing the phone to her ear.