“I was pleased that we had managed the christening—in fact, I was surprised to find just how gratified I did feel about it—but I had to admit to a pang of distress over Brianna’s canceled wedding. She hadn’t said much about it, but I knew that both she and Roger had been looking forward very much to the blessing of their union. The firelight winked briefly, accusingly, off the gold ring on my left hand, and I mentally threw up my hands in Frank’s direction.
And just what do you expect me to do about it? I demanded silently.”
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They did love each other as best as they could after her return, and he really did love Brianna even though she was Jamie's child. -- kgp, Thu, November 16 2023, 4:26:48
kgp, Thu, November 16 2023, 4:26:48