Chapter 12Days passed, and weeks passed. Baylee resigned her position as church custodian, making way for a mentally challenged man from the state school. She also cut back her hours at the bookstore, since money was no longer an issue. Now she only worked in the afternoons and spent the morning playing house with her husband and enjoying having more time with her son. Life felt so perfect, so happy, she almost didn't believe it.
One morning, Chase met her eyes over the breakfast table. His heated gaze still made her blush, but it was a good blush, one that recalled their lush, sweaty passion the night before.
“You know something?” he asked nonchalantly.
She responded with a questioning expression.
“I think you and Shelby should go to the mall today and get yourself some new clothes. I
