Chapter 19

Chloe stepped into the living area, her eyes tracing the empty balcony. "I was thinking of heading back to my hometown this weekend," she said, her voice bright with a sudden idea. "I can cut some bamboo from the grove near our old house. It's perfect for making drying rails. If I bring back a few sturdy poles, I can set them up on the balcony myself." Noah looked up from his seated position, his gaze moving from the bare outdoor space back to Chloe. He didn't let her finish the mental blueprint....