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Chapter 42

"I'm sorry. I know I haven't been pulling my weight these last two weeks," Abegail said.

"Please, Abegail. I know you've had some sort of a shock. I didn't mean what I said to be criticism. You've more than earned your way here. If you want to rest, by all means rest now. We're doing fine. Even little Jasper is becoming a work horse. He's growing up just like Hammer. He loves it here."

"Yes, yes, just like Hammer," Abegail replied. And then she leaned over and patted her daughter-in-law on the arm. "But nothing would be working here, Jezzica, if it wasn't for you. You are the greatest gift to this valley in years. Just give me a bit more time. I'll pull myself out of this state I'm in."

"Those paintings you did in Malaya are beautiful," Jezzica said, embarrassed at what her mother-in-law had said, but glowing at the praise.

"Thank you dear."

"About those pills, Abegail. Do you think . . .?"

"Just for a few days," Abegail answered. "They help me sleep. Just for a few days more."

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