Chapter Sixteen
Of course, Walter was at the church when they arrived. Because that was just Beth’s luck. As Beth and Reece walked down the halls, hand in hand, Walter came out of his office followed by the young couple they’d counseled just a couple of weeks ago. In the fluorescent light of the hallway, a small diamond glinted on Nathalie’s left hand.
“They said as long as I get my Associate’s degree, and if I can save up enough for first and last month’s rent, then we can get married next year.”
Nathaniel beamed down at his fiancée. Walter nodded his head. He smiled at the young couple, but the smile didn’t reach his eyes. In fact, his features looked a bit worn and haggard.
“We were ignoring faith and hope,” said Nathalie. “We’d planted too many doubts in our parents' minds. Your fi
