“It’s okay.” Yvonne shook her head, knowing he hadn't meant it.
“What brings you to the Joneses' house?” she asked.
“I had a case to discuss with Mr. Jones,” Bennett replied.
The military sometimes got involved in major cases, so Bennett and Bruce's work occasionally overlapped. However, Yvonne knew better than to pry into such matters and tactfully dropped the subject.
With a guest over, Monica had the housekeeper buy some extra groceries and personally cooked a few of her specialty dishes.
Yvonne helped out in the kitchen. She wasn't much of a cook, but she could handle washing and chopping vegetables.
Meanwhile, Bruce and Bennett were upstairs in the study, discussing official business.
Only when Monica and Yvonne had finished cooking and set the table did they call the men down for dinner.
Usually, it was just Bruce and Monica in the house, a quiet and lonely existence. The lively atmosphere was a rare treat, prompting Bruce to open a bottle of wine.
After a few glasses, his mind grew hazy. It was as if his daughter were still alive, sitting right across from him, their family of four whole and happy again.
“Vonnie, Mr. Lee gave me some excellent tea a while back, but your mother wasted it all cooking with it. You and Bennett should take the rest home to drink.”
Bruce waved a hand at Yvonne as he spoke.
His words hung in the air, and the atmosphere instantly froze.
Monica was the first to react, slapping her husband’s arm forcefully. “Why do you start talking nonsense after just a little wine?”
Bruce seemed to realize his mistake. He choked up and waved his hand dismissively.
This veteran police officer, a man of iron will who hadn’t flinched when shot at by criminals, now slumped in his seat, his strong back bent.

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