Jake Walker's Wife by Loree Lough

Author:Loree Lough [Lough, Loree]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Dal Cuore
Published: 2013-02-10T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Jake's image hovered in her mind. Oh, how she missed him! She'd done a lot of thinking since leaving the train station in Baltimore, mostly about the look in Jake's crystal blue eyes that day in her parlor. Even if he hadn't whispered the words aloud, she'd have known that he loved her. She'd been around enough men—grown and those who wished they were—to understand that they found matters of the heart near-impossible to discuss, and even harder to admit. Unintentional though it had been, it had been a mistake to ask him to repeat the words.

Bess sighed with regret, even while wondering what else could she have done! The man she loved more than anyone in the world had just admitted that he loved her, too. Wasn’t it only natural to want to hear them again, if for no other reason than to ensure he’d meant them?

"Things usually happen for the best," her mother used to say. Perhaps it had been for the best that Jake hadn't restated his proclamation. And maybe it had been best that she hadn't had a chance to return the words. Because, in truth, she wasn't absolutely certain he'd said 'I love you'...though it had certainly sounded like those were the words he'd spoken....

Yes, it had been best that she hadn't seen him, hadn't had a chance to confess her feelings before leaving for Philadelphia. Because wouldn't she feel like the little fool if she professed her undying affection, only to have him exclaim he'd only been clearing his throat!

One way or the other, Bess decided that during her hours on the road, she’d pray for the Lord’s guidance. And when she returned to Foggy Bottom, she'd seek him out...whether he wanted to be found or not. One look into those wonderful eyes, and God would help her know. She'd know without a doubt if this was the man He’d chosen for her.

Meanwhile, she'd enjoy the lovely memories of that sweet kiss in the parlor, and hope for the best.

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