We both had to work in the store Saturday, so stayed very busy. She spent the night with Mary Ann Saturday and attended church with Mary Ann’s family. She came home after church, yet still managed to avoid being alone in a room with me until it was time for bed. She couldn’t avoid me then. But despite my almost begging her to confide in me, she turned away from me in her bed and said she was tired and wanted to sleep. I’m so scared he’s done something to her. Or is about to. * * * * * Rye never expected to see Rufus Olinghouse walk through the front door of Stevens House. Rufus strolled toward Rye, wide smile exposing the perfect white teeth that no doubt cost Bella several thousand dollars. “How’s it going, Rye?” He offered a hand, which Rye accepted even though he wanted nothing to do with the man. “Good. How about you?” “Can’t complain.” Setting his hands on his hips, Rufus gazed around the demolished living room. “Hard to imagine this place will look good in a few months.”
