Howard's fingertips trembled on the steering wheel. The news had clearly taken him by surprise.
He knew Jasper. This had to be intentional.
Three months. He couldn't begin to imagine what Jasper might tell her during that time, or how much she might find out.
"Do you have to go? Can't you just quit this job? I can support you." Howard turned to look at her, his expression serious.
This was the first time he had been so worried about her leaving, fearing that if she walked away this time, she might never come back.
Nate Jennings was both surprised and delighted. She had expected a cold, distant reply from Howard, not this sincere plea for her to stay.
