Chapter 38

• Nathan didn't comment at all. No nod, no shake of the head.
• Dean's fingers tightened around Haisley's. She raised her face and smiled. Although the smile didn't reach her eyes, it was enough for Dean to know that the heart of the girl he loved was now hurting.
• Gilbert, who had been silent all along, also reached out his hand. He placed his palm on the back of Haisley's hand, which was previously held by Loretta, and squeezed it gently. In his silence, he gave his support to Haisley.