How could Raphael have returned so suddenly?

Meanwhile, Raphael turned to look at them.

After a long moment, he switched off the stove and walked over to Elissa and Brantley.

Once he had them in his arms, he seemed to notice something.

He asked softly, “Did you go to the cemetery?”

Elissa nodded.

Brantley, nodding vigorously, added, “Yes, we did!”

But then he fell silent.

Being perceptive, Raphael understood what the little boy was thinking.

then gently told Elissa, “Go

lot of your favorite

instructed Brantley to go on

standing at the doorway, observing

seemed cozy

because she had experienced so much lately, and she missed

to burden Raphael with

moment, Raphael

project that will likely take a couple of days

a break and come back to check

Elissa remained silent.

a smile, he inquired what

confusion, he continued, “So, where’s the maid? Why isn’t

she felt she wasn’t right for the

and unnecessary to gossip about others especially since things

to steer clear

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