Where did you get that ring

would defend you.”

Grace shrugged. “People like Valerie usually think that.”

“I should’ve noticed.”

“You were in love.”

“That’s not an excuse.”

“No,” she said. “But it’s a reason.”

He looked at the snow-covered yard.

“Do you ever get tired of being fair?”

Grace smiled. “Constantly.”

He laughed softly.

The silence afterward was warmer.

Alexander knew better than continue reading …