Page 28 - The Last Gift
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stopped that mean man from hitting Momma.
Are you her friend?”
Jacob shot a glance at Rachel as if he was
unsure of what to say. Rachel wanted to answer
and say that they were friends, but she did not
know if Jacob would agree. She waited to see
what he would say. He patted Emily on the head.
“We used to be.” He paused momentarily then
spoke again. “But that was a long time ago.”
Rachel had to bite her lip to keep it from
quivering hearing him speak of their friendship
as long past.
Jacob continued. “Did you know that I
knew your mother when she was just your age?”
Emily’s eyes grew wide. “Really?”
“Yes. Is it hard to imagine that your mother
and I were once your age?”
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