As Fiona spoke, a touch of sadness colored her words. Her mom had always said that the locket she wore was a gift from her uncle when she was just a baby. But deep down, she knew it was actually from Mr. Aldridge.
“Your mom's right,” Mr. Aldridge had once told her. “Take care of your precious things. Until you’re old enough to look after them yourself, it’s best not to show them around.”
“Okay! I remember everything you said, Mr. Aldridge!” Fiona chimed in eagerly.
Outside the garden, Rover barked, breaking the gentle silence. Fiona glanced towards the gate, feeling a bit disappointed. She knew that bark—it was Rover, her brother's trusty pal, signaling that her mom was searching for her.
“Mr. Aldridge, will we only see each other again next year?” she asked, a note of longing in her voice.
“Yes,” he nodded.
Gordon held out his pinky finger to Fiona. “This is our little secret, Fiona. Do you remember what you promised me?”
“I remember,” Fiona replied, linking her pinky with his. “I promised Uncle Gordon that it’s our secret, and I won’t tell Mommy.”
“Good.”
Gordon gently tousled Fiona’s hair. “Off you go now.”
Fiona cast a reluctant glance back at Gordon as her mom's voice called her name. With a heavy heart, she turned and left the garden. The wind chimes jingled softly as she closed the door behind her.
“Fiona!” Sophie called as she stepped into the flower garden. Fiona dashed over, “Mommy!”
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why do you keep delaying updates:(...
please post new chapters.. why are they delayed...
Awaiting new chapters plzzz...
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Enjoying the story, to much victimising Sophie, they could at least try to target others. Hope at some point Sophie comes clean and forgives James and explain her view of loving the boy James was. Just so they both learn and move on. Really needs to be some consequences for the instigators instead of being let go. Sandy needs to see Vanessa is using her as a cover, and Sandy needs to wake up to herself, or be held responsible by her father for alienating the people she was supposed to make contact with. Hope the reporter brother is keeping an eye on what Vanessa and Odie are up to, and that he has he’s own justice in store. Hope he becomes like Reese a good partner. Hope James lives and finds he’s HEA. Need to put Nicole in prison , no release and several lifetimes , with all the evidence on the crimes she’s committed just to get her out of the way guilt free. More about what’s up with Gordon....
Excellent novel!...
When will you upload the next chapter...