Hertha forced a laugh and said, "Well then, I'll send my best wishes your way in advance."

Spencer, sensing Emmeline's discontent, quickly took off his apron, took her by the hand, and said, "Let's head back. I'll whip up some spicy chili for you."

Spencer was always so refined and gentle, his considerateness made it hard for anyone to stay mad at him. It was Spencer's refinement, his good nature, and his culinary skills that had drawn Emmeline to him in the first place.

Now, even though she harbored some resentment towards Hertha, Spencer's soothing words melted her anger away.

"Okay," she nodded.

"Hertha, we'll be heading off then," Spencer informed Hertha, and then led Emmeline away.

smiled as she watched them leave. Once they were out of sight, her smile faded, and she felt her face stiffen

Guilt, self-reproach, embarrassment.

he was hers to command.

for meals, and it had always been him who cleared the table and washed the dishes

accustomed to assigning these

had taken his kindness for granted. She was

on, she would try not to leave the kids

said, unwrapping a candy. Her chubby little hands held

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