Chapter 234: Closer

Jessi pulled into the driveway after a long day at the office. She found that she preferred working there rather than from home and had developed a habit of arriving around 7:00 each morning, working until at least 7:00 in the evening if not later. Sarah had tried to talk to her about taking it easier, but Jessi was afraid to slow down, afraid of the dark thoughts that circled when she let her guard down. As it was, she felt as though she were sleepwalking through her days. And she knew she drank way too much wine each night.

Armed with stacks of catalogs and samples, Jessi fumbled with the key to her front door. As she opened the door and stepped inside, something fluttered to the floor. She set her things on the kitchen island and went back to close the door. Bending down, she picked up a business card, which she read, frowning.

Janice Pratt, Elite Realty