Finding Forgiveness: A Bluebird Bay Novel by Denise Grover Swank & Christine Gael

Author:Denise Grover Swank & Christine Gael [Swank, Denise Grover]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

16

Sasha

The waiting room of the therapist’s office was quiet, aside from the quiet gurgle of the serenity fountain in the corner of the lobby. Despite her nerves, Sasha couldn’t help but appreciate the design of the office—soft green walls, lots of plants, the fountain, and cushy tan leather couches all came together in a professional and calming way.

Still, the décor could do only so much to assuage the fears that were eating away at her. Gabe was supposed to meet her after work, and since they hadn’t driven together, she couldn’t keep the worry out of her mind that he might just skip the appointment. Things had been tense at home for weeks now, but especially since the aftermath of Anna’s dinner party. This morning he had merely nodded when she’d reminded him about their appointment, but he hadn’t spoken a word.

What if he doesn’t come? What if he wants out of the marriage? Those questions ran over and over through her mind in a maddening loop, and she realized she was clenching her fingers together tightly around her purse. Making a conscious effort, she unclenched them and took a deep, calming breath. Gabe was a good man. She had to trust and hope that he wanted to work things out, too, and that therapy could help them.

“Sasha?”

She looked up to see an elegant older woman standing a few feet away. Her dark hair, streaked liberally with gray, was pulled into a French twist, and kindly green eyes watched her attentively from behind wire-rimmed glasses.

“I’m Dr. Leslie Sheppard, but please call me Leslie,” she said, smiling. She exuded warmth and competence, and Sasha felt a bit of her nerves dissipate. She extended a hand toward her waiting office. “Would you like to come in? I know we’re waiting for your husband still, but please come in and make yourself comfortable.”

Sasha stood and followed Leslie into her office and lowered herself onto the sofa across from the armchair where Leslie was settling herself and shuffling her notepad and papers. She glanced at the clock—Gabe was late. True, it was only a couple of minutes past the start of the appointment, but the fears that he would skip the appointment, and by extension be through with her, mounted with each tick of the second hand.

A minute later, hurried footsteps sounded down the hallway moments before Gabe appeared in the doorway, slightly flushed and out of breath. “Sorry I’m late,” he said, closing the office door behind him. He glanced at Sasha before addressing himself to Leslie. “A client took a fall on the dock and I couldn’t leave without making sure she was alright.”

Relief flooded over Sasha upon hearing his explanation. He hadn’t abandoned her without a backward glance. He had come to the appointment like he said he would. He hadn’t yet decided to give up on their marriage. Why was it so hard for her to trust? Well, trust or no trust, he was here, and she allowed herself a

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