EVERYONE ON THE BARNES FRONT PORCH STOOD IN awkward silence. Everyone, that is, except Alex. “Are we still going to visit my dad?” he asked. “Or do you want to come inside my house? Inside is warmer than outside, and I like warmer better.” “That’s a good idea, Alex,” Meredith said, taking a small step toward the door. “Maybe we should all go inside and sit for a bit. Would you ladies care for something to drink?” Evalynn and Ellen both looked again to Sophie for direction. “That would be fine,” Sophie said politely. “Thank you.” The house was even more spacious on the inside than it looked on the outside, with tall, vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan that made every room feel big. In the living room, most of the walls were lined with custom cherry cabinets, almost all of which were filled with books. To Sophie it looked like a small library. The only empty space was the end cabinet on the far wall, which was only half full. “Wow,” Sophie said, impressed.
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