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The Letter

The Letter (Chapter Sixteen)

“You know that I want to see you tonight,” she reassured Dennis, “but I just don’t feel up to going out. I think I’m coming down with that flu bug that has been making the rounds. I’m really tired, kind of achy all over, and my stomach has been doing somersaults for a couple of [...]

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The Letter (Chapter Fifteen)

“Maybe there’s hope for you yet,” she told her reflection later that day, as she dressed for her first evening alone with Dennis.

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The Letter (Chapter Fourteen)

When she awoke on New Year’s Day, she was confused. She was lying on her side and as soon as she opened her eyes, her temples began throbbing. She quickly squeezed her eyes shut as she rolled over onto her back. “Oh, I drank too much wine . . . ” she groaned softly. “Why [...]

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The Letter (Chapter Thirteen)

Without saying a word, he caught her in his arms and before she realized what was happening, pressed his mouth upon hers.

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The Letter (Chapter Twelve)

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

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The Letter (Chapter Eleven)

It was that night, as she was getting ready for her friend’s party, that he showed up, unannounced, at her apartment.

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The Letter (Chapter Ten)

That night, the ringing telephone jostled her awake with news that their lives had changed forever.

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The Letter (Chapter Nine)

It seemed as though they had been sitting in the car for hours. The weight of the topic, her son’s expectations, and her responsibilities bore down on her, making her feel as though she could not breathe and tempting her to simply open the car door and run as far and fast as she could [...]

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The Letter (Chapter Eight)

“Earth to Mom, earth to Mom . . . ” He waved his hand in front of her face in an effort to get her attention. “What, honey?” she asked as if in a daze, finally turning her attention back to him. “Don’t you think we should get going? We’re going to be late,” he [...]

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The Letter (Chapter Seven)

“So how did you do?” Dr. Nolan asked cheerfully, but expectantly. “Well, I didn’t write the letter.” She had decided while driving to the therapist’s office to be straightforward, direct, and honest about her progress. “I see,” Dr. Nolan replied matter-of-factly. “Do you want to tell me why?” “I started writing it, but I didn’t [...]

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The Letter (Chapter Six)

“I was worried about you last night.” Her only child was a typical first-born: Responsible, organized, forthright. She was genuinely sorry that she had concerned him. “I’m sorry, honey,” she said as she gave him a good morning hug. “I didn’t mean to alarm you. I just went for some coffee and lost track of [...]

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