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Chapter 13

"Cole eventually told me, Abegail. And I'm glad he did. I have no children. My wife was never able or willing to have them."

Abegail was silent, confused, both hating and loving Cole for having passed her secret on.

"So, I've had a house here on the lake for several years," George continued. "I took every opportunity I could to come to the lake and to watch my son grow up from a distance. I didn't tell you because I didn't want to upset you or your life. I could see that you were happy with your husband. I didn't want to make claims on you. But I couldn't help myself; I had to see my son."

Abegail could see the rightness of this and they spoke for several minutes in tones of mutual respect and support. But eventually, Vaughn got to the central point.

"I want to underwrite your expenses, Abegail. At least until you can get on your feet."

Abegail flared up then in defensiveness and her strong sense of self-reliance. The couplings with Shaffer and Vaughn happened because she enjoyed them
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