For the first time since she had opened the door, Annie appeared to hear what he was saying. Her chin lifted slightly, and her eyes widened. “You’ve seen Jack,” she whispered, and again he almost did not hear. “Is he all right?”
“I’ve seen him.” He hesitated then asked, “May I come in, please? This could take a few minutes.”
Turning, she walked away without a word. Since she did not close the door in his face, he followed. Motioning him toward a worn sofa, she perched on the edge of a straight-backed chair across the room. Still she said nothing, only waited in dull silence.
Clarence spoke slowly, uncertain where to start. “I found your husband … uh, well, sleeping … in front of my office three days ago.”
“He was drunk, of course,” Annie said, a touch of bitterness coloring her voice. “You don’t have to be afraid to say it, Mr. Camden. I know all about Jack’s drinking problem.” She closed her eyes briefly, with a sad little shake of her head. “Poor Jack. He took this whole thing much harder than I would have expected.”
Suddenly those vivid blue eyes flew open and stared directly into his.
“Did he tell you our baby girl was kidnapped five weeks ago?”
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