CHAPTER 54
Kimmie was surprised when Taylor took a folded piece of paper out of his own pocket.
“What are you doing?” she asked.
“You’ll see.” His voice was loud, stronger than hers, when he started to read.
“Dear Mrs. Jenkins, I’m Taylor, and I’m so sorry that we never had the privilege of meeting in this life. I have, however, had the privilege of dating your daughter now for almost nine months, and I’m sure you already know this, but she is a true delight. She’s made my life so full, and I’m a better man for the time we’ve spent together. She’s also told me what a great mother you were, and in a way, I feel like I already know you.
“That’s why I hope that if you really were alive you’d give your blessing to what I’m about to ask. See, I want to make Kimmie my wife, but my mama rais
