Embers of Love
“Decker back to Perkinsville with a reluctant Lizzie at her side. The day was uncomfortably hot, and word had come that severe storms on the coast might be headed their way. With the heaviness of the afternoon, Deborah thought the rain might actually benefit them – release the tension. Too bad there wasn’t something equally beneficial to relieve the tension of Lizzie’s situation.
“I would appreciate it if you would at least grant me the decency of accompanying me to the boardinghouse,” Lizzie’s ...mother stated as Deborah pulled the wagon to a stop near the commissary. “There are a few things I’d like to speak to you about – in private.”
Lizzie sighed. “I suppose if I refuse, you’ll just continue to nag me about it.” She got down from the wagon and looked back up to Deborah. “I’m sorry about this. Do you mind waiting?”
Mrs. Decker gave a huff and looked away. It was clear she didn’t like her daughter seeking someone else’s approval before agreeing to see her mother alone.MoreLess
“I would appreciate it if you would at least grant me the decency of accompanying me to the boardinghouse,” Lizzie’s ...mother stated as Deborah pulled the wagon to a stop near the commissary. “There are a few things I’d like to speak to you about – in private.”
Lizzie sighed. “I suppose if I refuse, you’ll just continue to nag me about it.” She got down from the wagon and looked back up to Deborah. “I’m sorry about this. Do you mind waiting?”
Mrs. Decker gave a huff and looked away. It was clear she didn’t like her daughter seeking someone else’s approval before agreeing to see her mother alone.MoreLess
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