One Fine Day: A Hearts Bend Novel by Carrie Padgett

Author:Carrie Padgett [Padgett, Carrie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B09V5MH2NM
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Published: 2022-05-24T04:00:00+00:00

A fire blazed in Mom’s fireplace, the light was warm and cozy, and Pride and Prejudice was paused on the TV, ready for viewing. Chloe set a bowl of soup on Mom’s tray.

“Think you can take a bite?”

“I hope so. It smells good.” Mom blew on the hot surface then took a sip. “Oh Chloe, it’s delicious.”

“Want some bread? It was just coming out of the oven when I got to the bakery. We’ve been having trouble with the oven temperature, but Laura Kate kept an eagle eye on it.”

Chloe went back to the kitchen where she fixed her own soup bowl. She buttered up several slices of warm bread, gathered two large glasses of water, and carried everything on a tray back to the living room. Then she settled on the couch next to Mom, and they ate in a peaceful silence, neither one reaching for the remote.

The wind blew against the house and a splash of cold rain battered the windows. Chloe sank even deeper into the overstuffed couch cushions. She was home. Safe. Loved. At least she could feel the love from her mom, especially after the text brush off from Sam. A wave of sadness caused her to sigh.

“What was that?” Mom said.

“Yeah, sorry…” Chloe shook her head and made a face. “I don’t know.”

“Something the matter?”

“No, well…” She didn’t want to talk about Sam, so she went with her first thought. “Vivienne has texted me quite a bit this month. More than when I was in Paris. She said they need to talk to me but, Mom, I want to move on. What could they possibly have to say?”

“You won’t know until you talk to them. Chloe, they love you. You were married to their son for eight years. See what she has to say.”

“I’m afraid she just wants to reminisce about Jean-Marc. I’d love to…someday, because I loved him with my whole heart. But not now. Not when I finally thought—” Scratch that. She’d not tell Mom she’d finally thought she was ready to fall in love again. “Well, not when I’m here, with a new job, helping you.”

“Why do I have the feeling you left something out?” The screen saver flashed on the television. “Is it Sam? You two seemed very engaged with one another.”

“I thought maybe we were, but, well, I was wrong. He’s fixed on healing and getting back on the field.” She kept the disappointment from her voice with a struggle. Mom wouldn’t let that pass.

“Jean-Marc would want you to move on, Chloe.” Mom touched her arm. “Sam is an amazing man. A bit troubled, but with someone like you, he’ll find his way.”

“Maybe in football but not with me, Maman. He texted today that whatever started between us last night couldn’t go on.” She aimed the remote at the television. “Shall we watch the movie?”

“He texted you.” Mom’s voice held disbelief.

“Yes.” Chloe stirred her soup without taking a bite.

“He’s scared,” Mom said, so tender, so wise. “Be patient.”

“We’re all scared, Mom.

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