care. We named it The Nora Room. Elise came to the opening with wind-reddened cheeks and the silver bracelet on a chain around her neck. Mr. Arlen stood near the back, pretending not to cry.…
always said roses tried too hard. Edward stood a few feet behind her, leaning on his cane, not speaking. He had asked if he could come. Lena had almost said no. Then she had remembered…