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insisted on celebrating, but I’m afraid things spiraled a
little out of control. I must say you’re handling it all very
graciously.”
Maggie made a face. “Not really. Why do you think
I came in here to hide out?”
Caroline laughed, and Maggie felt an instant connection
with this woman with the kind eyes. The other
woman’s laughter slid away after a moment, and her
eyes filled with a quiet concern.
“I’m sure you’ve had all the counseling you could
stand at the Army hospital, but if you ever need to talk
to someone here, I hope you know I’m always willing
to listen.”
Maggie suddenly remembered her mother telling her
Wade Dalton’s new wife was a therapist who had
become an author and life coach, focused on helping
people find more joy in their lives.
“Thank you. I appreciate that.”
“Listen, I need to run this tray out. I’ll be back for
more in a moment. You are more than welcome to stay
here as long as you’d like.”
She suddenly remembered the ostensible reason for
her escape from the party. “I actually stepped in here
looking for my mother.”
“That’s right. Viviana was in here a few moments
before you came in but then I thought I heard her go out
the front door. You could try the porch out there,”
Caroline suggested.
“Thank you,” Maggie murmured as the other woman
headed back out to the party.
The band had shifted to something slow and