Morris smiled and took Grace’s hand and helped her down the stairs, “Yes, my dear, I do indeed believe him. Thomas would not have come all this way if it were not true.”553Please respect copyright.PENANADFyYxAWU7F
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“I wonder,” Grace spoke softly, “why didn’t he tell you in the beginning why he was here?”553Please respect copyright.PENANATrUruYbcwz
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“Who knows the ways of Angels? I thought of many reasons but never suspected that this would happen. I am very pleased for you, my dear.” Morris led Grace to the front door and opened it. “Time for you to catch that train home. And be vigilant for the return of your husband. I’m certain Thomas has already given him a nudge.” Morris broke into a wide grin.553Please respect copyright.PENANAJPN6Hqqpci
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“Thank you, Morris.” Grace embraced him; “Thank you very much. God bless you.”553Please respect copyright.PENANAi636PzBs50
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“And you as well, my dear.” He closed the door, looked up and smiled at the sound of the little bell tinkling above the door.553Please respect copyright.PENANAi1tEwDC4lT
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Grace paused at the display window and waved. Morris waved back and then rubbed his hands together in delight as Grace made her way to the train station.553Please respect copyright.PENANAaAffCIDVRf
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When she reached the Canal Street Bridge she paused, looked back and smiled to herself when she saw The Olde Book Shoppe was no longer there. She was convinced that a miracle was happening and she was … somehow … part of it.553Please respect copyright.PENANAdbwIMYB732
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The phone was ringing as Grace opened the front door of her home. She ran into the kitchen and grabbed the phone from its cradle. “Charlie?”553Please respect copyright.PENANAWGqfR9he7q
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There was a second of silence, “Grace? How did you know?”553Please respect copyright.PENANAnBaLEpF9HC
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“I was hoping it was you. How are you? Where are you?” She held the phone so tight it began to hurt her hand.553Please respect copyright.PENANAFjPbu3Dam8
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“I’m okay. I’m in California.”553Please respect copyright.PENANAVa8cwjEdyU
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“California?”553Please respect copyright.PENANAh6CS9IJPzb
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“Yes, I’m staying with my brother.”553Please respect copyright.PENANAvJHWwHRJeW
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“I thought you didn’t like Neil.”553Please respect copyright.PENANAo1H4jU4A04
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“I know. I decided to make my peace with him. I did a lot of thinking as I drove across the country.”553Please respect copyright.PENANA3vGGl6KIXq
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“And?”553Please respect copyright.PENANA0ui8cTDunm
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“He’s been very understanding and supportive. We’ve had some very positive conversations. I realize now I made a mistake in leaving you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me.”553Please respect copyright.PENANAaYOJriztqX
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“Charlie, there’s nothing to forgive. You’re my life. I miss you terribly. And I realize now I made a terrible mistake. I want to try again.”553Please respect copyright.PENANAag6pR16vGr
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“But when our son was lost, you said you never wanted that pain again.”553Please respect copyright.PENANAJ50YEMgG2u
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