Michael took a deep breath, trying to steady his racing heart. He knew he had to approach this situation with caution. Bursting in could frighten both Gloria and Emily, possibly escalating the situation. He needed to be composed, to find out exactly what was happening before taking action.
With quiet determination, Michael pushed the door open wider and stepped into the nursery. Gloria looked up, startled, her eyes widening in surprise. For a split second, guilt flashed across her face before she composed herself and smiled nervously.
“Mr. Whitmore,” Gloria stammered, quickly setting the jar aside. “I didn’t expect you back so soon.”
