Chapter 22Leah's husband, John, enjoyed sailing the Regale into the port of Genoa. Captain Manning was excited to have an expert sailor on board to converse with during the voyage. They shared the same mindset about the possibilities Charleston offered the shipping business. Leah knew it would be only a matter of time until the family relocated to Charleston to be nearer the new enterprise. She hoped to convince her father to stay with them often. She'd miss him terribly otherwise. She planned to return to Seagrove during the winter months and enjoy the warmer climate and time with family and friends.
It felt good to be home again and to wrap her arms around Joshua and kiss his chubby little cheeks. Her father kept him occupied during their visit to Charleston and taught him more about th
