“She’d settled in at the ranch and no one suspected her marriage included three people instead of two, or that she’d gone to the altar with her virtue already gone. The only other person alive who knew of the odd sleeping arrangements was their housekeeper, who was so thrilled not be replaced that she would’ve kept any secret for her. The new respect Emily had in town was as silly as she’d imagined, but it still felt good. People looked at her differently, treated her better—all because she was ...married. As she walked to the front porch of her old home, now tied with a big red bow across the front of the doors, she saw another dream coming true. The plaque read, “St. Claire Charitable House. In memory of Jacob St. Claire.” She turned and smiled at the townsfolk. They’d all turned out for the ribbon-cutting. A charity house made the town look bigger and more progressive. The fact that she’d had the inside renovated for the new plan and was employing the townsmen, also helped with support of the project.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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