Chapter 52: Secret-Covering Town

The laughter died down and there was an astonishing silence. Lily Jr. froze, flour all over her pale face. John and Marie exchanged anxious glances. "What is it, Lily?" Marie inquired in a tone of slight concern. Lily Jr. pointed to the window that overlooked the park with a quivering finger. "There… a lady." John and Marie moved near the window with hesitation. As the sun set, bathed in a golden light, the park seemed deserted. Until John saw her, that is. A large oak tree cast shadows on the figure of a woman standing at the edge of the playground. With the collar pushed up, her large coat hid a large portion of her face. A odd familiarity tickled John's skin. He cautiously peeked to gain a better look. She seemed to be staring out their window and had a flickering sensation in her eyes that he was unable to completely describe. "Who is it, Daddy?" Lily Jr. whispered and gripped John's leg. John shook his head, feeling a knot in his gut. He doubted it because of the sh