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.”594Please respect copyright.PENANAK1gVfs3OCR
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“I wonder,” Grace spoke softly, “why didn’t he tell you in the beginning why he was here?”594Please respect copyright.PENANAPNHaKgSGlK
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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.594Please respect copyright.PENANArVMQelQyr2
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“Thank you, Morris.” Grace embraced him; “Thank you very much. God bless you.”594Please respect copyright.PENANAbGLVzFZ830
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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.594Please respect copyright.PENANAOclPdfprNC
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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.594Please respect copyright.PENANAgy6AiSuNA3
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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.594Please respect copyright.PENANAlCsckjBfjY
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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?”594Please respect copyright.PENANAqFQFNPVkLM
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There was a second of silence, “Grace? How did you know?”594Please respect copyright.PENANAyaJDjVL1P8
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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.594Please respect copyright.PENANADo9FSEIx1I
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“I’m okay. I’m in California.”594Please respect copyright.PENANAWYsp45s4bs
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“California?”594Please respect copyright.PENANADAg6Ef79yR
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“Yes, I’m staying with my brother.”594Please respect copyright.PENANA3Hl0du6CeF
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“I thought you didn’t like Neil.”594Please respect copyright.PENANA4yLfj3Scwd
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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.”594Please respect copyright.PENANAxHeIp56uYd
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“And?”594Please respect copyright.PENANAvkAPg3B9fa
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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.”594Please respect copyright.PENANAJfalliL43r
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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.”594Please respect copyright.PENANAGeuqFn5R4t
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“But when our son was lost, you said you never wanted that pain again.”594Please respect copyright.PENANAQq6SwRgYGv
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