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“You and the children are having a good time.”

His eyes twinkled. He was more lighthearted than Coralee had seen him since he moved back to Spring Hill. Was it the influence of the twins? Or was he as pleased to be back on good footing in their friendship as she was?

“As you can see, we’re having an elegant high tea,” she declared, sipping pretend liquid. To Coralee’s surprise, Jake lowered himself right down next to Louisa on the tablecloth they had spread over the floorboards.

“Could you spare a cup of tea for a guest?” He spoke to Louisa in complete earnestness, watching while the little girl pretended to pour from a teakettle into a cup.

“Yes. For you.” Her little face was serious, the tip of her tiny tongue peeking out as she focused on handing him the cup with great care.

He brought it to his lips and slurped loudly. “Ah, that was very good. Thank you, Miss Louisa.”

Both children giggled at his antics. Coralee couldn’t suppress the ache that hit her.