Bitter Roots Quotes

“dropped you off at the day care? Did she tell you where she was going?” Geneva cast her gaze down. A few seconds later a tear dropped onto the puppy’s back. In that moment Justin felt pain like he’d never known before. He took Geneva’s hand and gave it a tender squeeze. “S-she said she had to go away. That she would be gone a long time.” “I’m sorry, honey. That must have made you sad.” She nodded. “She said I couldn’t come. I had to stay with you.” He heard fear in her voice,”
― C.J. Carmichael, Bitter Roots

“down from Lost Creek Road. We jumped off the road, thinking it was heading downtown, but then the truck turned into the alley and ended up behind the medical clinic.” “Did the driver see you?” “I don’t think so. We saw the lights coming from a long way off and made sure we were out of sight.” “Could you see the parking lot behind the medical clinic?” “Part of it. It looked like the driver rolled something out of the truck. I couldn’t tell what. It was dark and I was getting spooked.”
― C.J. Carmichael, Bitter Roots

“Ann stooped in front of Geneva. “Good-bye, honey. I hope you come and see us again soon.” Geneva said nothing, just stared at her solemnly. “Thanks for everything,” Justin said. “Good luck making that ballet class.” He led his daughter outside where she immediately cringed as the cold air and snow pelted her face. “I’m sorry I didn’t bring the car.”
― C.J. Carmichael, Bitter Roots

“wasn’t just his career he needed to rethink. He might also have to revisit his no romance at work policy.”
― C.J. Carmichael, Bitter Roots