Chapter 62

Two hours after Colin had left, Becky wrapped herself in a towel and stepped out of the shower. She dried off her body and put on her sleeping dress shirt. She looked up at the wall clock to check the time. It was five minutes before eleven already. 

She knew Colin was in distress the moment he arrived, but when she asked what the problem was, he tried to wave it away, saying he was fine, that he was just stressed.

She didn't probe further, she just wrapped him in her arms and patted him on the back.

They stayed in that posture for a very long time before they pulled apart and left her bedroom to join the others in the living room downstairs. 

Betty was already setting the table for dinner. Colin had dinner with the family. They both retired to the front porch after eating, where they cuddled and talked for an hour or so. His mood had improved by the time he left.

Becky was removing the towel she wrapped around her hair when someone knocked an