Chapter 12 Mary About four months have gone by with Brandon back in my life. I’d like to say it’s been easy but reconnecting with the only man I’ve loved after twelve years is anything but. He’s stayed over about half the time but has been pretty busy with work, so when he does come over, it’s usually late. When he’s here we jog together in the morning before he has to leave, and I go about my days as normal. Cleaning, laundry, and more cleaning. I’m not sure I even want more than that . . . I don’t know if I could handle it. Elizabeth has stopped by a couple of times with lunch, and I’ve really enjoyed talking to her again. She doesn’t bring up the past, and I’m so appreciative of that. Brandon, on the other hand, is driving me crazy. Bringing me Chinese all the time to fatten me up b

