The sky was darkening to a purplish pink. As soon as she reached the two men, she tossed the bag at Patrick’s feet. “Can I talk to you alone for a minute?” she asked Justin, her voice tight. When he nodded, she led him to a nearby tree, where they would be out of earshot. ...
Amy noticed Ms. Wentworth’s eyes light up when she spied a can of seafood bisque peeping out from a sack. Slowly, Amy went and stood in front of the sacks, blocking the elderly woman from the view. “Understand this,” Amy said quietly. “We risked our lives to get this food....