Chapter 45

Grace had known Yancey since childhood. Even if most of those memories had faded, the occasional pang of bitterness in her heart didn't lie. It had taken Alice only a short time to push her into complete isolation. Without a word, Grace yanked her hand free from Yancey's grip and got into the car. Yancey felt a surge of frustration. Grace had never treated him this coldly before. Even if she was putting on an act this time, she was overdoing it. "Grace!" He stepped forward, intending to follow her into the car, but Alice's voice rang out just then. "Yancey, what are you doing in Southbrook?" Only then did Yancey remember why he had come and pointed to his car. "I brought you some food Mrs. Lambert made. She was worried you wouldn't be used to the food here, so she specially asked me to bring them. It's still warm. Do you want to have some?" Carmen rarely cooked herself but had gone to great lengths for Alice. Alice's eyes lit up. "Really? Mom actually cooked?" "Yeah. She's b