One More Chance (Truly Yours Digital Editions Book 296) by Kimberley Comeaux

Author:Kimberley Comeaux [Comeaux, Kimberley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2014-02-01T05:00:00+00:00

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The next morning, before Rachel had even come downstairs, Caleb and Addie talked about what he must do.

He’d discussed his plans with the church board about starting an orphanage. They were in favor of doing so, although they’d planned for it to be further in the future. For now, he’d have to keep the kids at the parsonage until he could find them a good home. He would also need to build an extra room onto his house. For that, he’d need the church members’ help.

But the biggest problem he faced was finding household help during the day. Who would cook their meals? He couldn’t take them to the restaurant for each of their meals. Who could fill this role?

They both voted for Rachel. Rachel, however, was horrified by the plan.

“You want me to do what?” Rachel blurted out to Caleb. “You two can’t be serious!”

Caleb took her hand in his. “Rachel, just listen, all right? What better way to get folks used to seeing us together. And just think of the time that we will be able to spend together every day, Rachel!”

Addie glared at Caleb. “Now, hold on there, boy! Just what are your intentions concerning Rachel?”

Caleb let her hands go and threw his arms up in surrender. “Perfectly honorable, Addie. I’ve been telling Rachel that I’d like to court her. Well, if we can’t be together as a couple in public just yet, at least we can get to know each other better with her helping with the kids at my house.”

Addie crossed her arms under her bosom. She looked stern. “I hope you realize what you’re up against, ’cause it won’t be easy.” She turned to Rachel. “And you, young lady. How do you feel about all this?”

Rachel glanced at Caleb, then back at Addie. “Oh, Addie, I don’t know. Ever since I met Caleb, I’ve wished I was a normal girl with no past to drag around with me. I don’t want this to make things worse for us. I hope and pray things will work out,” she said truthfully.

Addie sighed and dropped her arms. “Oh, all right. Just watch everything that you do, you hear? I ’spect God will work this out, if it’s his will. You just got to be careful!” She pinned Rachel with another look. “Now tell me straight. Are you going to help out this poor man or not?”

Rachel looked at Addie, then Caleb. He looked back at her with pleading eyes.

“Yes. I’ll do it,” she said. “I just hope we’re all not sorry later on!”

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