Saving Sara (Redemption #1) by Nicola Marsh

Author:Nicola Marsh [Marsh, Nicola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781503935792
Google: Hi90jwEACAAJ
Amazon: 1503935795
Publisher: Amazon Publishing
Published: 2016-05-30T23:00:00+00:00

Jake found her in the kitchen an hour later, freeze-dried herbs scattered on the bench, an empty pot on the stove, as she continued to replay Tam’s conversation in her head.

“I’m thinking of taking Olly to visit Sara.” He stared at her, concern creasing his brow. “You okay?”

Cilla gritted her teeth against the urge to unburden her soul and nodded. “I had an argument with Tam.”

“Want to talk about it?”

Usually, Cilla would shake her head and give Jake the brush-off. Her nephew had enough problems without listening to hers, which were trivial in the grand scheme of things.

But the ache in her chest hadn’t eased and despite her self-talk that she’d go to Bryce’s tonight and enjoy herself if it killed her, she couldn’t seem to move from standing on this spot in the kitchen.

“Sure you want to hear this?”

Jake nodded and propped against the island bench. “Olly’s playing upstairs. I didn’t want to get his hopes up about visiting Sara so thought it’d be easier if he wasn’t around when I called her.”

“Good idea.” Cilla sighed. She paused for a moment and then took a deep breath. “One of Tam’s high school friends, a guy she had a crush on, is back in town and wants to date me.”

Jake’s eyebrows shot so high they almost reached his hairline.

Cilla managed a rueful chuckle. “I know, it’s crazy. That’s what I told Bryce. Eighteen years between us is laughable. But he’s genuine and sweet and makes me feel good for the first time in forever.”

“Then there’s no problem. You date him.” Jake reached out to grip her upper arms. “If anyone deserves happiness, you do, Aunt Cilla. Don’t worry about what society or Tam thinks. You go for it.”

“You’re a sweet boy.” She stood on tiptoes to kiss his cheek. “But Tam and I aren’t close, and this seems like yet another insurmountable obstacle between us.”

He hesitated, before continuing. “We hadn’t spoken in eighteen years, yet here we are. Honestly? Family can repair relationships when the time is right. Maybe you and Tam need to have it out face to face one day, but in the meantime, you need to do what’s right for you.”

Problem was, Cilla didn’t know what was right for her. She’d thought sticking it out in an abusive marriage was right at the time. She’d thought being fiercely independent for the last two decades was right.

Now Bryce had breezed into town, made a few heartfelt declarations to charm her, and she thought dating him was right.

What if her inner radar was all wrong?

“Uncle Jake, wanna come play with me?” Olly yelled from upstairs and Cilla gave Jake a gentle shove.

“Go call Sara,” she said. “I’m fine.”

“Sure?”

Cilla nodded and forced a smile. “Thanks for the advice.”

“Make sure you take it, okay?” He hugged her, before heading out of the kitchen.

Jake thought she should date Bryce. She did too.

So why the prevaricating that wouldn’t quit?

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