Synopsis

Theo’s apprehension deepened as the doorbell chimed. Mrs. Westlake had accepted his invitation for dinner, and a knot of anxiety tightened in his stomach. He imagined she'd come to inform his parents of a failing grade, a grim messenger bearing unwelcome news. But the woman who entered was not the stern figure he’d envisioned. She possessed a youthful radiance, an unexpected charm that eased his worries slightly. A hint of humor danced in her eyes as she settled into her chair. To Theo's