‘If Katie stays at home today,’ he said, ‘if she acts sick and don’t show her face, people are going to talk. People are going to think she’s not coming because she’s got something to hide. It’ll go better for her, if she makes like it’s any other Sunday.’ Overcome with relief, Sarah nodded, only to stiffen as she heard Aaron speak quietly again. ‘But if she’s put under the bann, I’ll side with my church before I side with my child.’
