C6 Rejected Husband

The next day, Nora had been home from work for less than ten minutes when Vanessa's name appeared on her phone. She almost let the message sit there. Instead, she opened it.

Can I come over? Just me. I don't want Mom turning it into another family meeting.

Across the living room, Julian sat with one leg stretched out and a book open on his lap. His cane rested against the arm of the chair