C13 Chapter 13

David came home in the car.

When he walked into the big, cosy kitchen where the family was usually gathered, he was confused. “Where’s Karine?” he asked. “I expected her to come and meet us.”

Efraim got up from where he sat and slipped out.

“Karine went up to her room a few hours ago,” said Christa. “I assume she was feeling a bit under the weather.”

At that moment, Nataniel entered