Chapter 16: Chapter 16

Five years later, Cedric Hele saw Joy Letherdale again. She was married to Jonah Hoez, and they had a four-year-old son, a sweet, cuddly little boy who looked exactly like Jonah. They ran into each other at a friend's wedding. Joy wore a look of quiet acceptance as she greeted Cedric with easy grace. "Cedric Hele. It's been a long time." Cedric knew she no longer loved him. Her eyes were calm when she looked at him, untouched by the fierce warmth they had once held. Jonah came over and took their...