Grace

The moment I stepped inside, I let myself collapse onto the couch. Every muscle in my body ached, and for the first time this morning, I felt like I could finally breathe, and relax.

When I turned my head, I nearly groaned. Kneeling right there on the floor beside me were Liana and Lucas, their faces too close for comfort.

Liana’s lips curled into a knowing smile, like she had uncovered the juiciest secret of the century. Lucas, on the other hand, wore those big puppy-dog eyes that made it impossible to stay annoyed at him.

“Aunt Grace,” Lucas said. “Was that your boss? The one that bullied you?”...