I waited until Charlotte had stepped away from Uncle Will’s grave before I opened my car door, and even then, I remained seated for several seconds because I wasn’t sure whether following her would make the situation better or worse.
She had come here alone, and she had brought flowers. She hadn’t known I was watching, and that mattered because there was no reason for her to pretend if she believed nobody would see her.
I finally stepped out of the car and Charlotte heard the door close behind me, and she turned around quickly.
Her face changed when she saw me.
“I didn’t know you were here.” She said.
“I know.” I said.
She looked toward Uncle Will’s grave and then back at me.
“I suppose you heard what I said.” She said.
“Not all of it.” I said and she nodded slowly.
“That’s probab
