Chapter 30

• Violet
• Nile and I were true to our word. Even though we lived in the same home and were already mates, we treated each other like we were dating for the first time. Each day, he brought home a small bouquet of flowers for me, and each night, I wrote messages of encouragement to put in his lunch box for the following day. I was giddy, happier than I had been in a long time.
• Penny had picked up on the new atmosphere in the house and was equally happy. We spent long hours doing family activities and generally enjoying each other’s company.