Chapter Thirty-ThreeSea Scope: Present day
As the three of us walked to the lighthouse, Russell said, “When we get back, I need to apologize to your aunt for my outburst. It wasn't called for.”
“But was it true? Was your father intending to marry Aunt Julie?”
“Yes. Dad was even shopping for the ring. He told me he was going to give it to her for her birthday in August. He'd even checked with me to ask if it was okay.” He chuckled at the memory. “I guess he was worried I would be upset with him for replacing my mother. The truth was I really liked your aunt, and I loved Sea Scope. I imagined living in it with you, Glen, and Wendy. It made me feel like I had a family instead of just a father.”
“That's sad,” Carolyn said from Russell's other side. “It looks like Julie didn't last long wit
