Chapter 36

• Lee walked out of her room feeling fresh and clean. She put on a fresh pair of cotton pants, and a black long sleeved shirt. Maria was in the shower and taking her sweet time. Lee was hesitant about going back to the kitchen. She wasn’t quite ready to see Ash after their fight, especially since he’d seen through Maria’s lie. But she wasn’t going to hide in her own home. She put on a courageous smile and strolled into the living room.
• Ash was pacing, his face red and stern. Billy stood in front of Ann; his posture was protective, as if he was shielding her. His body was between her and Ash. Joe just stood at the far end of the room, his hands crossed over his chest.
• “What’s going on?” She moved slowly, unsure of what she had walked into. Ann came and stood in front of her. Before she could say anything, with two strides Ash was at Lee’s side, fuming.