You want time to think about it? Yes. No. I don’t know. She pressed her free hand to her…
Within the hour? Beth’s voice pitched higher. I just agreed to this five seconds ago. You want time to think…
She took his hand. His grip was warm and firm, and somehow made the cold less terrifying. We’ll need…
This was it. The moment everything changed. She could take his hand and step into an unknown future, or refuse…
PART 3 You got yourself a deal, Mrs. Hartley. This was it. The moment everything changed. She could take…
Daniel was quiet for a long moment, snow gathering on his shoulders. Then he extended his hand — work-roughened, scarred…
One more thing. Beth’s voice shook, but she forced it steady. If we do this, we do it…
I expect they will. He almost smiled. Especially Rachel. One more thing. Beth’s voice shook, but she forced it…
And your children — I won’t try to replace their mother, but I won’t be treated like a servant in…
A real partnership. My opinions matter. Agreed. And your children — I won’t try to replace their mother, but I…