A Family of Their Own by Gail Gaymer Martin

Author:Gail Gaymer Martin [Martin, Gail Gaymer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Published: 2011-10-19T20:00:00+00:00

“It is terrific. You were right.” Ross stood near the reflecting pool at Rosa Park Circle, admiring the cantilevered concrete portico that thrust outward from the museum. “An amazing sight. Being a contractor, all I can say is one word. Powerful.”

“It is. I know someone who comes here and mentioned it. I can use a relaxing distraction.”

“Thinking of Lucy, aren’t you?” He didn’t need to hear her response. Kelsey had been quiet since they’d left Doug’s house.

She nodded. “But this is nice. The museum couldn’t have a nicer setting than this park.”

He wrapped his arm around her shoulders. “If it was warmer, we could sit outside and enjoy the view.”

She leaned into him with a chuckle. “So let’s check it out.” She motioned to the museum.

He lowered his arm and grasped her hand, weaving his fingers through hers. When the girls were around, he tried to be more discreet and sometimes it killed him. Today they had time alone, but, as always, Lucy and Peyton hung in their minds.

They wandered inside, and he stopped again to admire another reflecting pool glinting in the winter sun. April was on their doorstep, and he longed for those warmer days when they could sit in the park and enjoy a picnic or a bike ride with the girls. His chest constricted. Would Peyton be able to ride a bike? He could only pray and wait for the blessing.

“Nice.” Kelsey motioned to the wide hallways with shining oak flooring and white walls that set off the masterpieces of art.

He sensed her distraction, and when he spotted a bench, he motioned for them to sit. She followed his suggestion and sank onto the concrete. He joined her, wishing he had words to make things better. “Lucy will do okay, and I’m sure her dad is thrilled to see her. If he’s facing death, Kelsey, maybe he’ll want to make up for the years of negligence.”

“Can anyone make up for those years, Ross?” She shook her head in answer to her own question.

He couldn’t blame her, but he wished he understood more fully. “You’ve been single a long time now, Kelsey. You’re a kind, loving person, and it doesn’t suit you to carry the anger so long.” From her expression, he’d struck a nerve.

“Maybe I’m angry at myself for not wanting to face the affair. I always explained it away.”

Emotions caught Ross off guard. The tender feeling filled him. “How long did it go on before you found out?”

“A year or more.”

He shook his head, startled at how long she’d been deceived, but it showed how trusting Kelsey had been. That’s what a marriage should be.

“Doug traveled for his job, and now that I look back, I have no idea when he was really on a business trip or somewhere with Karen. Sometimes when he was going out of town, I’d try to make plans with her. You know, a girls’ night out. Once in a while, we’d go to a movie or out to dinner, but more and more she had excuses.

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