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Caroline had never been to a private baptism before and wasn’t sure if she was supposed to clap when Margot came out of the water or not. Thankfully, Sandy began the applause, and Caroline was happy to join in.
The day was perfect. A bright, sunny August Sunday that felt more like the start of spring than the end of summer. In two weeks, Caroline would be back to work, ready to welcome in another class of students.
While Margot stepped out of the baptistry, Caroline glanced at the time. Her husband hadn’t made it. She’d tried telling herself it didn’t matter, but the truth was it did. He knew how much today meant to her, didn’t he? Calvin still refused to come to church with her on Sundays, but this was different. He knew how much she wanted him to be here.
Of course, Calvin wa
