Synopsis

He watched her, a quiet intensity in his gaze. He asked her to accompany him to the hearing, but she offered hesitant excuses, her feelings on the matter unclear. A wave of relief washed over him when the council agreed to allow Bossy to return home, a condition contingent upon the approval of the other tenants at number twenty-six. Sheila readily agreed, and Kyle offered a reassuring smile, confident Amy would follow suit.