The Persistence of Thornes

The Persistence of Thornes

Author: Micalea Smeltzer Listening Length: 13h 1m

Hawthorne Mills is supposed to be my chance to start over with my brothers. Becoming their guardian wasn’t the plan, but I’ll do anything it takes to keep them from being put in the system. Even if it means raising two teenage boys when I’m only twenty-three. There’s one thing I don’t expect. Caleb Thorne. He’s l...

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10. Halle

CHAPTER 10

HALLE

F or three weeks, I’ve answered emails and scheduled meetings for Caleb. I’ve filed documents and set up depositions. And so far, it’s been fairly smooth sailing. Certainly better than my coffee shop experience. I still haven’t been brave enough to go back there to even order a drink.

Still sleepy, I pour coffee into my mug, then add the syrup I made yesterday. I’m not sure the brown sugar concoction will be life-changing like the recipe promised, but it smells good. I add a little creamer and stir, then take a tentative sip.