Reclaiming Charity by Marion Ueckermann & Potter's House Books

Author:Marion Ueckermann & Potter's House Books [Ueckermann, Marion & Books, Potter's House]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Peregrine InD Press
Published: 2019-04-23T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

STARING OUT of the car’s window, Madison fought back her tears as silence descended. They’d shared so much in the past two days—how could Brody forget so quickly? How could he let that all be clouded by the shroud of anger, bitterness, and resentment? She kept waiting, hoping, that Brody would talk to her…apologize… But he seemed resolved not to.

Then again, she had turned her back on him and chosen to ignore him for the rest of their journey. Even so, Madison couldn’t believe that Brody hadn’t had a kind word to say—not even the slightest hint of a congratulatory word or an nth of pride at her achievement. It was as if he wanted to keep her talent hidden in Peterson Galleries—like their gallery was to be the highest achievement of her career.

But to deny her the right to take Charity with her on a trip? Over her dead body. She was Charity’s mother, and if Brody thought for a moment he could dictate what she could and couldn’t do, he had better think again.

After an hour of deathly silence, Madison reached for her phone in the console where she’d stored it earlier. She turned her phone to vibrate and then texted Sandy. She didn’t need Brody getting even more uptight at the incoming texts’ chiming. And there were bound to be a few to and from her friend.

hey there, can charity stay over again tonight? telling brody about the art usa contest did not go well. after a wonderful weekend together, we’re now not talking to each other. i don’t want to subject charity to an evening of this. thanks. love you.

Madison hit send. Gaze fixed on the screen, she waited for a response.

It didn’t take long for the phone to vibrate against her palm. She opened the text and read.

the jerk. i know you love him, mads, but sometimes i don’t know how you live with him. i can’t believe he’s upset with you. no, scrap that, i can. it’s brody peterson we’re talking about here. ok, rant over. of course charity can sleep here…for as long as she needs. you too, if it comes to that. but i hope you can both work through this quickly, for all your sakes. love you too my friend.

Wondering if she dared type another message, Madison shot a quick glance Brody’s way. His eyes were firmly fixed on the road. Had he even noticed she was on her phone?

thanks, sands. i couldn’t get through times like these without you. you’re such a good friend. chat later. i’ll keep you updated.

Gripping the phone tightly, Madison was about to close her eyes and sleep the rest of the way when another incoming message buzzed, sending tingling sensations through her palm.

what are you going to do about new york? if your hubby can’t spot a good thing when he sees it, i’ll happily accompany you to the gala awards.

Oh, Sandy. Her friend did make her laugh.

Madison typed again. She’d need to make this her last text before Brody did notice and find yet another thing to be upset about.

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