Chasing Hope (IceHawks #3)

18. Matteo

Matteo

Six Days Later

“Dove, I made chocolate chip cookies. Do you want one?”

“I’m not hungry.”

Biting my lip, I nod. “Would you like another apple? I noticed you liked that.”

“Okay.”

Sighing with relief, I smile for the first time in six days. “Apple it is.” I pause at the threshold. “I got you a new phone and set it up with a new number.” I hesitate before continuing. “I blocked your mom’s number on it.”

Tears spring into Evie’s eyes, her gratefulness on full display. “Thank you.”