The Inn at Walker Beach by Lindsay Harrel
Author:Lindsay Harrel [Harrel, Lindsay]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blue Aster Press
Chapter Thirteen
Elise
Elise was the last person who should be giving advice.
But Jenna had looked so sad, so in need of encouragementâand Elise knew how that felt. It was a gift to be able to unburden oneself to another, and she had only wanted to help.
Yet even now, an hour later, Elise chided herself as she walked up the pathway to Julesâs house with a jar full of homemade chicken soup. Sheâd left the Sisterhood meeting early under the guise of delivering this to their absentee leader. In reality, sheâd probably have removed herself anyway. Those women were all so young, so beautiful, so strong, and Elise was wholly underqualified to serve as a mentor.
Now, silent chef and baker for the group? That, she could be. But a mentor? No.
Elise climbed the steps of Julesâs porch, where a wooden swing hung to one side of the door. Several potted plantsâflowers in various stages of bloomâadorned the deck, and the vibrant yellow of the door was muted in the moonlight. It was only eight-something, so hopefully she wouldnât wake the woman up.
She knocked. If Jules didnât answer, Elise would just leave the soup on the doorstep and text her, or try to bring it by tomorrow after church since Jules lived right down the street.
Just as Elise had given up, the door opened. Julesâs hair sat on the top of her head in a bun held together with two pens, and she wore an off-the-shoulder thin sweatshirt and sweatpants. Her nose was a bit red and her eyes puffy behind thick black frames. âHi, Elise.â
Poor woman. Her voice sounded like sheâd screamed for a few hours straight. âSorry to bother you.â Elise held up the container of soup. âJust wanted to drop this by and say I hope you feel better.â
âYouâre so thoughtful.â Jules leaned against the doorway and offered a sleepy smile. âIâd invite you inside but donât want you to get my germs.â
âIâm not afraid of germs. My husband is a doctor, remember?â Heâd probably exposed them all to countless illnesses over the years. âBut I donât want to keep you up. You should be resting.â
Jules took the soup from Eliseâs hands. âI should be, but I keep almost falling asleep and then thinking of a new idea for the Refuge. The curse of a passion project, I suppose.â
A breeze rippled through the trees and Elise pulled her sweater tight across her chest. âThe blessing, you mean. Iâm finding so much purpose in everything, even the tiniest of details. By the way, Iâve decided to hire Jenna to do the interior decorating. I hope thatâs all right. I probably should have run the decision by you first.â
Turning to place the soup just inside the house, Jules took a tissue from her pocket and swiped at her nose. âNo, no, thatâs perfect. I had actually thought about it, but didnât know if sheâd be too busy or overwhelmed.â
Relief twined through Eliseâs whole body, releasing the tension she didnât know sheâd been holding in her shoulders.
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