The car rolled through the gates and came to a slow stop in the driveway.

For a few seconds, nobody moved, then Catherine opened the door.

She stepped out first, smoothing down her clothes as she looked toward the house then Sophia followed.

There was something almost light about the way they walked inside,they were smiling and Relaxed.

Like two people who had just finished something and knew they had gotten exactly what they wanted.

The front door closed behind them,Catherine went straight to the living room,then to the small bar near the window and poured two glasses of wine.

She handed one to Sophia and said

“That was easier...