CHAPTER 35
RESTORATION
The bell jangled above the entrance and Lillian looked up, holding several pins between her lips. Cora Miles stood silhouetted against the bright daylight. Dropping her work and removing the pins to stick them in their cushion, Lillian reluctantly stood to greet her and braced for what she felt was surely going to be another admonition. Her soul had been scoured. She didn’t know if she would be able to care.
Cora crossed the floor in four strides and wrapped her arms around Lillian in a tight embrace. Lillian stood paralysed with confusion. Cora squeezed her tighter so she lifted her arms to return the hug. Finally Lillian was released as Cora took a step back to gaze at her.
‘You did an incredible deed yesterday, Lillian Hamilton. I’m so sorry for your loss. Emi
