Anderson returned to Templeton Villa.

He parked his car and returned to his own place immediately. He opened the door to the master bedroom and saw Talia doing some cleaning. Under normal circumstances, she was gentle and delicate, able to maintain a handle over both household matters and otherwise.

He closed the door.

She could tell something was wrong by reading his expression. His hand was clutching a scarf, too. She couldn’t help but take a step back.

“You haven’t been home for two wh