Chapter 15

Three days later . . .

Lacey was home at her mother’s estate in Brookeville. Her mother along with her siblings had grown up on the estate. When her parents were married they lived there together. Now, that they are divorced they were living together again.

Lacey had been surprised when she learned her mother had invited her father to move back in after he had to give up his homes. Granted, he was sleeping in a separate bedroom, but to Lacey that was a minor detail. The only reason they got divorced was because of his gambling. Now, that her father was getting help for that, there was a chance they might reconcile. Surely, nature would take its course. They had been married for over twenty years.

She walked down the stairs. She was about to cross the landing when the butler got her attention.

Alfred hit a button on the phone base. He was holding the receiver in his hand. “Ms. Lacey. It’s Mr. Blake Dandridge again. Shall I giv