♥ Jethro ♥
The morning mist still clung to the trees when Mandy’s car pulled up the gravel road. The cabin’s front porch creaked beneath my boots as I stepped out to meet her. She hopped out of the vehicle wearing leggings, an oversized hoodie, and a look that told me this wasn’t just a friendly visit. Her arms were loaded with two duffel bags, a grocery bag dangling from one elbow, and a folder tucked under her arm. I took the bags from her.
“You didn’t have to bring so much,” I told her, and she shoved the folder against my chest.
“Yes, I did,” she stated. Chloe appeared in the doorway behind me. She was wrapped in a blanket, and it was clear that she had just woken up, but she smiled when she saw Mandy. My sister’s expression softened as she looked at Chloe. “Hey, you. I brought yo
