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ECHOES OF THE HEART
Dale stared at her son.
“I don’t know what romance novels you’ve been reading, but Cliff doesn’t love
me. He loves his wife.”
“But your picture…”She waved her hand in the air. “A remnant. Probably didn’t even know it was still there. I bet the wallet is twenty years old. It doesn’t mean anything.”
“I think you’re wrong.” He leaned against the railing on the stairs.
“Leave it alone, Joe. We’ve
both moved on.” Dale started up the steps.“I don’t think he’s moved on. And from the look on your face, you haven’t either. Was it all a sham with my father?”
“How can I explain? I loved your father. We had a good life, no, a great life together. And we created you. What could be better? You can’t change the past. Let it be.”
They walked into the house in silence. Joe made an excuse and left. Dale was relieved to be out from under his microscope.
Yes, it’s in the past. I have to let it go. Can’t change it. Why don’t I take my own advice?
At that moment, she made up her mind she’d return to
New York City right away. I’ll finish
cleaning out the house and sell it in the spring.
Don’t have to do that now. Who’ll buy it during the holidays anyway?
A sense of relief
washed through her. You’re running away.
So what? Why can’t I run away? Why should I torture myself over something that
can never be changed? Don’t have to do that now. Who’ll buy it during the holidays anyway?
Dale picked up her cell phone. “Millie? Is there still room on that Christmas charity committee for one more volunteer? I’m coming home.”
9 comments:
I'm liking the way this story is moving along. Keep it coming!
Great excerpt!
Ack! She's sooo running away. She can't run away, the lie has to be resolved! Love that Joe is smart enough to see through the excuses...how big of a part is he going to play in Dale and Cliff's connecting again?
If in fact he is married, Dale would be good to move far away and avoid a sticky situation. But, is he really married???? :)
I can't see Joe letting her run away, and if she does it will probably follow her.
I wonder what's going to happen when Joe finds out. Bet he comes after her.
Nicely done ... and I hope she's not running away, but take what was supposed to be hers all those years ago already.
Very nice. I love this story. The only bad part about Tuesday Tales is that I want to keep reading instead of waiting until next week for the next part.
I wonder how long it will taker her to sell her house.
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