“Mhm,” the little one answered softly.

After Weston left the room, Fred looked at the person sleeping beside him and murmured, “Jackie, don’t hate me, okay? Don’t let anyone else take my place. I promise I’ll be a better person day by day.”

Fred sounded like he was taking an oath.

-

Both couples dined together in the hotel's restaurant.

Clara looked at Micah, who was eating obediently, and asked, “Where’s Jackie? Didn't she come to Lanford?”

“She’s at the Stantons. We’ll pick her up a