Chapter 16

• Joseph felt as though someone had poured scalding oil over him. His fists clenched, but he forced down the rising tide of anger. Without a word, he spun on his heel and left the room.
• Fifteen minutes later
• He bought the ingredients and came back. Elianna, now in fresh clothes, had also arranged for the sofa to be cleaned. Spotting the ingredients in his hand, she slapped her forehead dramatically. "Did you buy some hot packs?"