Melody’s POV
I hugged Heather tightly, happy to see her alive and in one piece. Teddy having told me what she and Chip went through, I didn’t really know what to say to her or even ask. Finally I just kept it simple. “Are you doing alright?”
“Me and Chip are doing okay, he’s worse off than I am.” She did a sad little smile, still standing there awkwardly. “I’m sorry I never told you about my past. I feel like I led them to Richmond in the first place.” She gave a little hiccup and started to cry.
I pulled her in for another hug and brought her over to a chair. “Here, sit… and you had nothing to do with it. I’m sorry to say it but it was just bad luck you chose to settle in my hometown.”
“Not all bad…. I found Chip.” She sniveled a little, hiccuping again.
“You found Chip, and you’re b
