Haven’t done one of these in a while.
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“I’m sorry if I embarrassed you and Pa.” Ephraim didn’t meet his eyes, instead picked at a loose thread on the pillowcase.
Caleb took hold of the boy’s chin and raised it up, making him face him. “You could never be an embarrassment to me or Jacob, Ephraim. I’m so very proud of the way you stood up for Mal. And for Tad too.”
Ephraim grimaced. “Oh Lord, I did, didn’t I? Your Pa must think I’m an idiot.”
Caleb smirked and planted a kiss on Ephraim’s temple.
Heloise West September 17, 2016
sweet–:)
P. T. Wyant September 17, 2016
Aw. Would love to know what happened before that — it sounds like quite a scene.
Rebecca Cohen September 17, 2016
Very nice
Charley Descoteaux September 18, 2016
Sweet snippet!
Jana Denardo September 19, 2016
That’s very sweet.
Jackie September 22, 2016
Yes, who did he stand up to?
Antonia Aquilante September 24, 2016
Very sweet.