“Excuse me,” Robert called out, his voice steady despite his racing thoughts. The woman flinched slightly, her face lined with exhaustion. “Would you like to stay in our garage for the night? It’s warm and safe.” For a moment, her wary eyes searched their faces, then softened. “Thank you,” she murmured, her voice barely audible.
Despite his apprehension, Robert led through his property to the garage as Julia talked to the woman and tried to ease her worry. Inside, he grabbed blankets and pillows, hastily arranging a corner into a makeshift bed.