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.

shoulder and then gently told Elissa, “Go wash your hands and get

a lot of

instructed Brantley to go

standing at the doorway,

cozy and comforting to

had experienced so much lately, and she missed Raphael deeply, so having him

to burden Raphael with

moment, Raphael addressed

that will likely take a couple

break and come back

Elissa remained silent.

with a smile, he inquired what

where’s the maid?

replied plainly, “She left because she felt she wasn’t right for the

found it inappropriate and unnecessary to gossip about others especially since things had

best to steer clear

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