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When I arrived at the Johnston residence, it was just after lunch. Lindey was tending to her flowers.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs soon as she saw me, she dropped her shears. "Rea, you're back! I've missed you so much. You had your phone off; you worriedto death." Lindey grabbed my hand, looking both angry and happy.
"I'm sorry for worrying you. I heard you were sick," I said.
"It's nothing, not your fault," Lindey said, pullingto the couch and pushing sfruit at me.
I picked up a grape and popped it into my mouth. "Are you feeling better now?" "Yes, seeing you makes everything better," Lindey said, still holding my hand.
Her smiling face made it hard forto say what I needed to say. But I knew I couldn't avoid it forever, I asked, "Where's Matthew? Is he home?" "He's in the study," Lindey replied, then called out, "Matthew, cout. Rea's back." With each word she said, the pressure ongrew. I had a feeling she knew why I was here and was trying to avoid it.
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Matthew, wearing his reading glasses, cout of the study. He took them off when he sawand asked, "Have you eaten? If not your mom can make something for you. She always keeps food ready for you." Before I left, Matthew hadstart calling Lindey "mom". Now, even though he knew Jace and I weren't getting married, he still insisted on it, making everything feel even more intense.
Lindey was about to get up to cook, but I stopped her. I knew my next words would hurt them. But it was better to face this now rather than drag it out and make everyone more anxious.
I took a deep breath and spoke as Matthew sat down. Lindey, Matthew, e I'm here to talk about Jace and me." CON BUNGLE get more free trees SHOBART
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