Chapter 57: You Think I'm Putting on an Act? Fine, I'll Play Along.

Mandy's mother stared at the car, rooted to the spot. Her uncle was the first to react. He cleared his throat and took a step, then stopped and glanced at his wife. Her mouth opened, but no words came out. River Lyson didn't rush them. He simply waited beside the car. Mandy went over and linked her arm through her mother's, giving it a gentle tug. "Mom, get in." That finally got her moving. She ducked into the back seat and, once she sat down, ran a hand over the leather without thinking. Her...