The Peppercorn Project
“He was okay. She tried to ignore the aching hurt in the centre of her chest.‘Fletch.’He looked so forlorn the pain in her heart squeezed like a vice. He was not okay at all.Leah grabbed her arm. ‘Let me talk to him first.’‘Good luck.’Moments later, Fletcher’s features softened, before his lips curled upwards and a grin spread across his face. Leah must have said the magic word. Bacon!Fletcher approached and gave her an awkward hug. ‘I’m sorry, Mum. I blew our chance, didn’t I?’The poor kid. His... emotions were all over the place. She hugged him back. ‘Maybe not.’Fletcher looked quizzically at her.‘Come on, let’s walk and talk.’‘That’s what Dad used to say.’‘Yeah, I know, buddy. Which is why I’m saying it now. Just because Dad’s gone doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten him.’Isabelle and Fletcher walked back in the direction they had come, following behind Leah and Mietta. Isabelle marvelled at the way her daughter skipped alongside Leah, holding her hand as if she’d made a new best friend.MoreLess
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