Chapter 34: They Argue

Carl gritted his teeth. “Melinda. These are the woods. There are bears and all sorts of animals.”

“Josh knows not to go into the woods anymore. Not without me.”

Carl crossed his arms. “What do you know about the woods, city girl?”

Not that Carl had ever been camping. Okay. Maybe when they were younger, but it had been years. He was just as much a city person as she was. “I’ve deemed this place safe. That should be enough. You’ve never questioned my judgment before now.”

There was something else going on. Something that he probably wouldn’t tell her. He was feeling nervous, but not about the living arrangement. Not about being in the woods. Where was he going with this?

“Well, you’ve never lived in the woods before. With a stranger.”

“A stranger? He’s Josh’s coach. You’ve met him,” Melinda said. “You never had any problem with him before this.”

What was going on with this guy?

“I don’t like it, Melinda. I think Josh should come stay with me until you find a suitable place.”