Chapter 79

Grant knew something was up, thinking it had to do with work. He supervised Tyson as he brushed his teeth and changed into his pajamas after dinner. He tucked him into bed and read to him. Being tired after the match, the boy slept off almost immediately before Grant even finished reading the second paragraph of the story.

Grant put off the main light in Tyson's room, leaving only the yellow deemed light by the corner. He let himself out and went to look for Tasha.

On opening her study, he found her sitting on the window seat looking forlorn.

“What's wrong?” He went to sit beside her. “Have you finished with your call?”

She said nothing and just looked on.

“Sweetie,” he laid a hand on her shoulder. “What's wrong, are you having trouble with your publisher?”

“Don't touch me!” She swatted his hand away. “Leave me alone.”

Surprised, he asked, “what is going on Tash? What happened?”

“Freda was here this evening,” Tasha leaned forward, her voice dripping with pain. “She told me, tell m