Page 15 - The Last Gift
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“Jacob, you said you thought I must have
remarried. Did you know I had divorced?”
Jacob didn’t even pretend that he planned to
answer. Rachel wanted to pursue it further, but
Matthew reappeared with Mother Davis, leading
her by the hand until she was standing in front of
Jacob. Matthew announced to her in a very
businesslike manner, “Mother, this is Senator
Davis, the man to whom you sold the house.”
Mother Davis, leaning close, reached up to
touch Jacob’s face. “Jacob, is it really you?”
Jacob’s whole demeanor softened. His
voice was gentle and kind, and he smiled that
smile that Rachel remembered well from so long
ago. “Yes, Mother. It’s me.”
Matthew instantly became angry. “Jacob?”
He stepped forward and shoved Jacob. Matthew
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