sipped her tea, Mandy continued to look around, making note of the changes since her last visit. “You’ve really done a lot with the place.”
Alayna followed her cousin’s gaze, smiling her pleasure at all she’d managed to accomplish. Frank had completed a lot of the work before he’d run out on her, and after only a week, Jack had done quite a bit more. “Yes, but there’s still a lot to be done.”
“All in due time.”
Alayna’s brow creased with worry. “But that’s just it. I don’t know how much time I have. I want to be ready if they should call and have more children needing a home.”
Mandy leaned over and gave Alayna’s knee a comforting pat. “You’ll be ready.” She smiled at the doubt she saw in Alayna’s eyes. “Have I told you that I’m proud of you?”
Alayna blushed, uncomfortable with the praise. “About a thousand times.”
Mandy settled back in her chair. “Well, I can’t say it enough. Few women would consider doing what you are doing, and fewer still would be able to do it well.”
Alayna scooted to the edge of her chair, reaching out to clasp her cousin’s hand in hers. “Oh, Mandy,” she said her voice filled with doubt. “I want to do this well, I really do, but I’m frightened. Billy and Molly seem to be doing well enough, but what if I somehow fail these children and do them more harm than good?”
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