The length of ash that had fallen from it indicated he had been standing there for a considerable amount of time.

Olivia, stepping out of the car, looked bewilderedly at the two men before her, and then suddenly, she understood everything.

Her mind raced to the matter of her brother and Laura, realizing that her father was aware of it all along.

Olivia called out quietly, "Dad"

Mark's gaze shifted to his younger daughter. His voice was soft and gentle.