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Several Months Later …
“One would think that autumn would be cold by the seaside, but I find it pleasantly tolerable,” Elmore commented as he adjusted their throw on the sea sand. Lucilla held the other end, smoothing it out before they could place their picnic baskets and blankets down.
His cousin was quite right. Oliver had not warmed to the idea of having a joint honeymoon in Brighton in the middle of autumn, but he had yet to experience a blisteringly cold day, and they were well into a month of their stay in the town. This particular day was surprisingly warm, with many people taking advantage of the weather. Children ran about, while their doting parents looked on, and others walked along the water’s edge, braving the icy water.
“The sea air is rather refreshing, and I feel quite revived,” his wife agreed. “Do you think that we might see Miss Martha Gunn? I hear that she is a wonderful dipper, the best there is.”
‘The Venerable Priestess of the Bath’, as she was known by the locals, was quite an attraction for anyone wishing to bathe or dip in the sea.
“I think the water too cold for that, my love,” he said, settling beside her on the throw. “Besides, I do not think that I would let you out of my sight if you intended to dip nude.”
His little minx laughed. “Do not be absurd! Had I wished to enter the sea, I would be surrounded by other women, so there is no need to worry about my state of undress.”
Oliver was well aware of the peeping toms who enjoyed ogling nude bathers, uncouth young men who would find ways to view them without being caught. There were measures in place to protect the dignity of the bathers, but people would be people. Of course, not everyone bathed nude, but it was a widespread practice to do so. Perhaps ’tis a good thing that we are here in autumn and not the summer. They had actually spent the first month of their honeymoon in the countryside, enjoying the end of summer by frolicking in the streams, taking long walks that lasted well into the evening, and enjoying each other’s company. Brighton had been Elmore’s suggestion as one of their relatives had wished to see their wives. I would have told Aunt Clarice no, but Elmore has never been able to say no to her.
“Elmy, are your aunt and uncle not joining us?” his sister-in-law enquired. “They said that they would meet us here.”
His cousin shrugged. “They spoke about renting a sedan chair to take them about the place. Perhaps that is what they are doing, but I am certain that they will come down eventually. Cook has packed us enough food to feed an army, so we need not worry about running out before they get here.”
They all jerked as a ball whizzed past their heads, narrowly missing Elmore’s head. About four or five children thundered past them as they clamoured for the ball, not in the slightest bit remorseful for nearly hitting one of them on the head.
“Rascals, the lot of them.” Annis laughed. “And you said you wanted seven? Ha! We might just agree to three children at this rate.”
“Seven, Oliver?” Lucilla asked. “Goodness! Elmore and I have decided on two to four children, no more than that. I will be glad if we have two sets of twins.”
His cousin thumped him on the shoulder. “I never knew that you wanted any children, old chap! What made you change your mind?”
It was true. He had never concerned himself with the topic of children before, indeed, had never considered becoming a father. However, all that changed when he met Annis. Suddenly, the thought of having a family with her had sounded more desirable than any other dream he could imagine. Being a parent would be fascinating and rewarding at best, but looking at the children running amok on the beach, doubt crept into his mind.
“I know that Annis will be a wonderful mother, and I look forward to becoming a father. Also, I cannot deny that a child or children would be a blessing; however, based on the rowdiness of those children, I am beginning to reconsider the number I had previously stated.”
Annis chuckled. “Then ’twas a great idea to come to the beach and show you that children are not easy beings to deal with. We might stop at two if we find ourselves with, shall we say, enthusiastic offspring?”
“I see the merit in that, wife.”
Elmore and Lucilla soon decided to take a walk along the beach, promising to return once the sea air turned them into ravenous beings. Grateful for their time alone, Oliver took in his wife’s pallor, satisfied to see a bit of colour on her cheeks.
“Are you feeling well today? We may return at any time if you feel a tad weak.”
“Oh no, I’m perfectly all right. In fact, the salty sea air is doing me a well of good, and I am happy that I agreed to come on this outing with everyone. Being confined to the house for too long can be rather boring.”
He could not deny that his wife looked better, but she was not completely herself yet.
“I do not understand why you insisted on coming here when we both know that you have not fully recovered. You spent days in our bedchamber, unable to do much save read. Do you have any idea how frightened I was?”
“You were a lovely nursemaid to me, my love. No one could have so lovingly dabbed at my perspiring brow as you did, or helped me dress.”
He grimaced. “I was hardly a nursemaid, my love. Just a doting husband who would not leave his wife’s side for more than a minute or two. I would have taken the sickness upon myself if I could, but I can say, without a shadow of doubt, that ’tis my life’s greatest honour to take care of you.”
“Even if I resemble a bedraggled old hag?”
His eyes twinkled. “Yes, you were pale, and your eyes were hollow, and while you were no Cleopatra, you are still a queen in my eyes, if but a hag-queen.”
She swatted at him, laughing. “How absolutely vile of you! I shall henceforth ban you from my sick room.”
“You may try, but not even the Devil’s hounds can keep me from you. But in all honesty, my little butterfly, nothing can take away from your beauty, not even sickness.”
Annis took his hand and rubbed it, kissing his palm. “You are so good to me. What did I do to deserve such a husband? I must have been a saint in my previous life.”
“And I must have been a criminal as I was saddled with a dragon for a wife.”
She gasped. “Why, I never! Dragon?”
“A fire-breathing, gorgeous, and powerful dragon that lures me in and traps me with her cat’s eyes.”
His wife grasped her brow, shaking her head. “What kind of husband do I have? He compares me to a dragon but manages to make it the sweetest of compliments.”
“I have a great liking for dragons.”
“Yes, you would, but you refuse to believe in faeries.”
Oliver threw his head back and roared with laughter. “Trust my wife to bring up the topic of faeries. I think ’tis the only thing we disagree on, not taking into account the number of children we should have.”
Annis pursed her lips but looked so cute doing it that he could not help himself. Without warning, he pulled her towards him until she was half on his lap, dipping her back. Grabbing his arms, her eyes searched his. “What in heaven’s name are you doing, my silly husband?”
He said nothing, only planting one chaste kiss on her lips before he righted her. Grinning from ear-to-ear, Oliver looked on at his handiwork. His wife, still holding onto him for dear life, looked a tad disoriented, her smooth brow puckered as she repeatedly blinked her eyes.
“What on earth?” she finally said.
“You looked like you needed a kiss, and I wished to kiss my wife. Surely a husband is allowed to kiss his wife whenever the fancy grabs him?”
“Well, yes, but you do it because you love to see me flushed and dazed.”
“That, too.”
She shook her head, muttering ‘cheeky man’, but curled up next to him, leaning her head on his shoulder. They both looked out to sea, comfortable in the silence. After some time, Annis spoke.
“I am itching to take a walk along the waterline.”
“I am not. I would rather sit right here with you in my arms.”
He groaned when she moved away from him, getting to her feet. “Come, my love.”
“But what of our belongings?”
“Many people are about; I am certain that someone will keep an eye on them.” She leaned down, taking his hand. “Love, I really do need a walk, and you must come with me.”
Oliver looked heavenward, sighing. “Very well. What else can I do but obey my wife? But you must take my arm as I do not want you to suddenly fall.”
“Agreed. I never tire of holding you, thus ’tis no hardship.”
He got up, securing his wife’s hand on his arm before navigating their way through boisterous children until they reached the water’s edge.
“Finally,” he heard her say.
He had to admit that the close-up view of the sea was breathtaking, and with his wife gathered up in his arms, he realised that he was the happiest he had ever been. I wish to tell her this to let her know how full of joy I am at this moment. He looked down to find her looking up at him, but it was not peace he saw in her eyes, but worry. Ice travelled down his spine, pinning him in place. What was wrong?
“My love? Has something happened? Do you feel ill? Perhaps we should go back and get the physician.”
He would not be able to stand it if he lost her when he had only recently got her back in his life. Had she been diagnosed with a fatal illness and had not told him so? No, no, how could their time be cut this short? He felt Annis turn in his arms to fully face him, reaching up to take his face in her hands.
“Oliver, my love, why are you panicking? Do you not know that nothing can happen to me while you are with me? Even a mild sickness is too frightened to remain when faced with your fierce love for me. There is absolutely nothing to worry about – I give you my word.”
He wanted to take her word for it, but her worried look had affected him severely. He covered her hands with his own, staring into her eyes.
“Then what is it? Why do you have that worried look in your eyes? What am I supposed to think when you have just been ill and have not fully recovered? I do not want to lose you, Annis. I need you in my life.”
“And you will have me for years to come,” she soothed. He watched her take in a deep breath, releasing it slowly. “I have something to tell you.”
Gripping the soft hands on his cheeks, he struggled to remain calm, wanting to trust that what she had told him was true. She is not sick; she is not leaving me – she said so herself. If she did not look so worried, I would not be worried. It confused him as to what she had to tell him.
“Is it bad news?”
“Definitely good news, or so I hope.”
His shoulders sagged. “Thank goodness! I do not think that I could have taken any bad news.”
“You no longer need to worry about my recent sickness. Rather, you should be happy about it.”
An eyebrow went up. “Why on earth would I be happy to see you ill? You know that I cannot stand it.”
“I know, I know. In most cases, an illness is a cause for alarm, but thankfully not in my case. We should be celebrating my illness.”
Looking away, he shook his head. “My wife has gone mad; she has finally lost the plot. Celebrate her illness? What kind of a husband would I be?”
“Hey,” she called softly, turning his face back to look at her. “Do you not understand what I am trying to tell you?”
“Clearly not. You’re talking gibberish, my love. I do not know how a sickness can be celebrated. If I wanted to be rid of you, yes, but I plan on keeping you with me forever. Celebrate your illness? Ha! How absurd. The only time that any woman becomes sick that could be looked at as a happy occasion is when she is …”
His wife smiled. “Yes? When she is …?”
He paused, narrowing his eyes. “No, you’re not …”
“Pregnant? Is that the word you are trying to say?”
His mouth slackened as his hands slipped and fell to his side. Pregnant? She was pregnant? Opening and closing his mouth, he tried to speak, but no words would push past the lump he felt in his throat. He swallowed hard, looking away when he felt moisture pricking his eyes. Blinking several times, he rubbed his eyes vigorously as he tried to make sense of what his wife was saying. Pregnant? So soon? But how? Well, he knew how, but that did not take away from the shock that his wife was carrying their child. Oliver jumped when Annis laughed, bringing her back into his focus.
“Silly man! Will you not say something?”
No, he could only stare at her, still hardly able to take in the news. Those darned tears started up in his eyes again, but he did not look away this time.
“My love, please say something,” she begged. “I know that it has come as a shock for you, but I need to know how you feel about becoming a father. You did say that you wished to have our first child by the following year, and now that wish has come true. Or were you merely saying that? Perhaps you’re frightened by the change that this baby will bring, but you need …”
She gave a little shriek when he lifted her clear off the sand and into his arms, holding her close to his chest.
“You beautiful, amazing, and magnificent woman! What have you done?!” Oliver could not help kissing her all over her face, ending with a soft kiss to her lips. “My exquisite creature, you have no idea what you have done for me – I can hardly express the overflow of emotions pouring out of every pore in my body. I want to scream your name to the heavens, to cuddle you in my arms and never let you go.” He laughed. “You have made me a father! Me, a father! What else can a man need to add to his already perfect world but a child formed from the love we have for each other?”
He felt her hands circle around his neck, nestling her face into his shoulder. “I am so relieved that you are happy. For a single terrifying moment, I was worried that a child was not what you truly wanted.”
“Never! I would never reject my child, Annis. This is our child; we have created this tiny being that will be much-loved once he or she comes into this world. Why did you not tell me earlier? How long have you known?”
She pushed away from his shoulder, biting her lower lip for a second or two before releasing it.
“For some days now. You see, we were so busy with relatives that I could not find the perfect moment to tell you, and then I began to grow fearful that perhaps it was too early into our marriage and you might not be happy. I must tell you that Aunt Clarice knows because the physician spoke with her, and as a mother herself, she understands these things, but no one else knows. I wanted you to be the first person I would tell because no one means as much to me as you do, and as my husband, you deserve the right to break the news to our family. I am simply happy to be with you, sharing this moment with my reason for living. Well, I shall now have two reasons for living with this little bundle of joy growing inside of me.”
Oliver took in all her words, lowering her gently to the sand. Had there been a change to her body, and he had not realised it? His eyes went to her belly, not seeing the tell-tale bulge. His wife seemed to smile in understanding, taking his hand, and splaying it against her stomach.
“Our little one is still too small to see, but he or she is in there. In several months, my belly will be distended, and I will lose the ability to touch my toes.” She gave a soft laugh. “You might need to put my shoes on for me.”
“Anything,” he promised, looking at her belly in wonder. “I will do anything and everything for you, my love. I will bathe you, dress you, feed you, brush your hair – everything.”
Her soft hand touched his cheek. “While I appreciate you willing to do everything, I think that I shall still be able to bathe and dress myself. Feed myself, too. However, when our baby is born, I would like you to wake up in the middle of the night if he is crying, play with him, and overall be the father that I know you will be. I do not wish to let a wet nurse take our place in our child’s life.”
Oliver knew that he was still crying, but he did not care. He let his tears run freely, gathering his wife back into his arms.
“I promise to be the husband you deserve, and the father our child deserves. My entire life will be dedicated to protecting you both and keeping you happy. This is my promise to you.”
He felt her kiss his shoulder, laying her head in the crook of his neck. “Perhaps this is fate’s way of making up for the time we spent apart. We have been blessed with a child so soon into our marriage, a child that will bring us nothing but joy with perhaps a few headaches here and there.”
Chuckling, he stroked her hair. “I agree. Fate has restored to us what we lost in the form of this little miracle. I could not ask for a better blessing than this.”
“You have taken the words right out of my mouth.”
His heart bursting with happiness, Oliver simply held his wife to him, not bothered by the odd looks he received from the people about. If it was a scandal to love his wife in public, then they could consider him the most scandalous man that ever lived, for he would never stop.
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Hello my dears, I hope you enjoyed the book and the Extended Epilogue! I will be waiting for your comments here. Thank you 🙂
4 stars. Usually 5 for this author. But by chapter 12 when heroine was still a whining wuss, i was beginning to be sick of her lack of guts. Much improved after that point.
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I agree, our heroine is a coward.
Good story but Annie needed a stronger backbone when Edith struck again. I do enjoy your stories. This one was not as well done for the heroine.
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Loved it.
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I absolutely loved the book! Everyone is flawed to some extent but she was willing to change. I also loved the affection between all the men and their ladies. I was sorry the prognosticator didn’t seen to have that in her marriage.
I am so glad you enjoyed it, my dear Ruth!
It is easy to get lost in the world such a talented writer has made. Lovely story with amazing characters
My dear Jennie, I am so glad to hear that!
It is easy to get lost in the world created by such a talented writer I did not want the story to end and will read more of your stories
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Great book by this author I usually do love your books but it took a long time for the person who caused all the trouble toget found out still I loved the story keep up the good work.
Thank you for providing an extended version of this book. I enjoyed the book and was happy that both couples had a happy ending. Many times when I read books I’d like to see a little bit past about the characters and what happened to them after the fact so thank you.
Thank you, my dear Juana! I am so glad to hear that!
Thank you for yet another great book. They were a bit slow to realise Edith intentions and I hoped fore more around them getting her back for that. But as always a fabulous book. Hugs Abigail X
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I really enjoyed this love story! Thank you.
I enjoyed the book very much however at times I felt I wanted to Shake some sense or guts into the main player. I still loved the book.
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Beautiful story, simply lovely ending.
A Grand Season to Remember written so the reader felt the emotions of each person in the book. Looking forward to reading your next book
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I loved this book. Wasn’t happy until it was read. I’ve read it a couple of times and always find something new which has me looking up old words which I love to do. Thanks for your efforts.
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I loved this book! Your books are always entertaining and sweet. There is wisdom for a happy marriage tucked between the pages that touched my heart. This book had depth of emotion and love!
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Sweet story!
Thank you, dear!!
I enjoyed the book very much, however I have to agree with some others, Annis needed to be a little more assertive and perhaps Oliver suspicious a little sooner of Edith. All in all though very good story.
Thank you for the lovely words and feedback, I think you are correct, actually.
Wonderful book. Could not put it down. The extended ending was wonderfully written also.
Thank you so much!
This is yet another great 👍story with a plot that is brilliantly written. The trials faced and overcome by Annis and Oliver are portrayed brilliantly. The extended epilogue as always is a great finish. I can’t wait for your next book.
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I would have liked to see after several years how the families progressed. I always like to see the villain get what they deserve. One’s good name is very important to me. We strive to do what right and no matter what you do, the stain on it leaves a bitter taste and the damage to the persons character is sometimes never forgiven or forgotten by others. May my friend have forgotten and forgiven what had happened to her. Peace
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I thoroughly enjoyed your story, it was everything that I always expect from you. Keep writing and I will keep reading!
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A very good story and a wonderful plot and strong characters with close ties and so glad Oliver and Annis were able to figure out Edith was their catalyst
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Another great story I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I’m glad both sisters found their happy ever after even though Annis and Oliver had a long journey to finally get theirs. The extended epilogue as usual completed the story. Looking forward to your next book
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Great story. So glad everything worked for all the characters. I do agree with another reader she should have suspected Edith sooner and not doubted her beau!
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The book was definitely an unusual plot, because it took them quite a while to figure out what kept them apart but the love for one another was intense.
Nice Extended Epilogue!
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Enjoyed the story of the two sisters but agree that she should’ve believed in her love. Believing Edith was really quite bad of Annis. Extended epilogue was nice but it needed two, one several years later.
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A wonderful read. I’m so glad Annis finally listened to Oliver.
Love the Extended Epilogue.
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I enjoyed the story very much, even though Annis was quick to believe others rather than follow her heart. And then to do it a second time two years later was a bit much. She was certainly a tough nut to crack.
It all turned out well in the end and Annis and Oliver learned a lot through the heartbreak.
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This Extended Epilogue was a crowning achievement of this marvellous book.
Another great story,Abigail. I really enjoyed reading this story and all the twists of fate! Fate will remain nameless. Such happiness the two sisters ended up with their true loves. Thank you!
I am so glad you enjoyed it, my dear Linda!
What a sweet story with lots of twists and turns. The waters off the shores of Great Britain are so cold I must believe your women in your story were very sturdy women.
Thank you for this fun page Turner book!
My dear Joyce, thank you so much!
I couldn’t stop reading it to see how it all end. What a wonderful story.
While I must admit I did enjoy this story very much, it became boring and tedious when Annis kept doubting Oliver’s love. And for me the fact the Edith so easily duped her and was able to send her off was very detrimental to this story. Left the readers thinking that Annis was a sniveling, insecure mouse. According to facts that were later revealed, Annis was a very self assured young lady during her debut. Why couldn’t she have stood up to Edith to begin with. That could have still made for a good story to have Edith interfer whenever possible.
And if I had a sister who would not allow me my own mind and rip a letter out of my hands and burn it?????? Well let’s just say there’d have been some choice words, not just give in like a beaten victim.
All in all a good story.
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I loved this book. You are a wonderful author
I will try to read everything you write.
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I don’t agree with some readers who felt Annis was weak. Given the culture, her heartbreak and fear for her reputation seems valid. It did take Oliver a bit too long to discover what had occurred. I found the book enjoyable and the extended epilogue sweet.
I enjoyed the story, but was disappointed with “nip” money in the earlier chapters. By the end of the book it was stated correctly as pin money. A problem with the editing perhaps?
Really enjoyed this book. Edith was a spoiled snake but glad they figured it our.
Loved this book and the epilogue. It was just the right ending for this story. I ages that Annis was a coward but I also felt that her sister Lucilla was too interfering and she destroyed something that she had no business doing when she knew by Annis’ s actions that was not what she wanted. But in spite of all that happened, everyone managed to work of everything wonderfully well. I give it a five star+ rating. Always love your books.
I am so glad to hear that, my dear!
I totally disagree with the ones who felt the heroine was too whining and lacked backbone…. I myself am just enough lacking in self-confidence that I might have believed something like that and you must realize that Annis lived in a very different time period when many men considered women as little more than something they possessed. It was very well written and likely very true to the time period. Many of the books set in that era are not realistic. I’m looking forward to reading more of your works!
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Really enjoyed this book. It kept me wanting to read to see what was going to happen. Deep down I knew that Edith couldn’t stop Annis, but I was worried a couple of times. I do love your books.
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Nice story with a happy ending! Oliver was too good to Annie and men don ‘t exist like him. Only in stories.
It’s lovely that your stories are each so unique both in plot and characters. They are so interesting and engaging that each book is nearly impossible to stop reading until after the delightful extended epilog. Thank you so much for blessing us by sharing your wonderful talent!
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Utterly delightful, enthralling and enchanting poignant Romance. This excellent,intriguing Novella keeps you fascinated and entices you to add it, to your collection of sweet and clean historical romances. Heartily recommended.
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I absolutely loved this story! Things were handled very differently back in those times. It’s a shame Annis didn’t feel secure in her relationship to confront Oliver with Edith’s remarks. Valuable time and less heartache could have been avoided if they could have confronted her fears. I too wish we could see what the future held for these two couples.
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I enjoyed this story. Annis should have been able to see through Edith by the time she invited her and her sister to tea. Oliver was right on once he figured it out. I loved the fact that these sister fell in love with and married cousins.
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Lovely story and enjoyed reading it.
Please remember that there is an objective case for pronouns – subjective case should never be used when a pronoun is a direct object or the object of a preposition. There were at least two instances of misused case (subjective instead of objective).
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I’ve read the comments already made which criticize Annis’ personality, being insecure one time and then strong at another. However, aren’t strong/brave people often simply taking action in spite of their insecurities? How easy it is to judge someone, we’re none of us perfect.
I enjoyed this read, as I do all of your writing effects. Thank you, Ms Agar!
Thank you so much for saying so my dear Jan!
I loved this book! You have created a world that isn’t easy to pull myself out of.
I just want to keep reading about what is the next step in their lives so I truly enjoy the Epilogues you so kindly supply. Thank you for sharing it with me.
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Thoroughly loved this story! Keep writing and I’ll keep Reading!,
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A lovely story. So very close to the the real sad begging of true love. When you are tried with family, not liking the person or the other family. Or other person’s. Wanting. To be in you place.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad the story resonated with you and captured those complex emotions. It means a lot to hear that you connected with the characters and their struggles.