The Gift

Jennifer found herself left alone throughout, with Susan taking a lot of bed rest and Lilian tending to her. For some reason, it felt to Jennifer like Lilian didn't want to talk to her anymore, but she tried to keep the thought aside.

She hadn't offended her, that she was sure of, so she just attributed it to her having so much on her hands.

"What are you thinking of?" Stephanie suddenly said, as she occupied the dining seat next to Jennifer's.

"Uh..not much." Jennifer said. It was surprising how Stephanie was now a lot calmer while talking to her, and she was kinder.

"You just don't want to share it?" She asked with a chuckle. "I understand." Stephanie stood, a slightly hurt expression on her face, but Jennifer called her back.

"I was just thinking of Elijah. He seems occupied."

Stephanie giggled and sat next to her again. "Do you really like him? I mean, I thought of you as a gold digger, but...you don't even seem to wear any expensive stuff. You married him because you like him?"

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