She drew in a breath of contentment. Here they were together, and they’d have a month in this remote and inspiring place with cliffs, pools, boating and hiking—all of it flanked by the perilous ocean. She didn’t know how Samuel would manage it, but things would be different by summer’s end.
This was a place where anything could happen.
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By the time Samuel and Judith returned, Echo had dinner well under way.
“You didn’t have to do all this, Echo,” Judith said. “I don’t expect you to cook. In fact, we’ll take Brandon off your hands so you can have a break. Why don’t you go for a walk or take a rest. I’m sorry there’s no television or internet.”
“It’s fine, Mrs. Meadows. I’m just finishing up with the salad.”
“Okay, then. I’ll set the table.”
Samuel flopped down onto the braided
