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The Marigold Scripture Part 7
Jumpstart July — Day 15
Mara and Antonio left Mrs Devlin tucking into a bit of tiramisu, shock and excitement evident on her face as they peeked in through the window and noticed her fork kept missing her mouth, she was so deep in thought.
“I think this was a great idea! Mrs Devlin has been a big help to me over the years I’ve been here!”
Antonio looked away, feeling a little guilty. “It is a good idea. I’m just sorry I never came to you sooner. In truth, the book gave me the confidence to do so; without the book I don’t know how I would have the courage to approach you after failing you as I did.”
They were again walking through the woodlands back to the house, the birds still singing and the sun had hidden behind a few fluffy clouds, casting shadows between the trees. Mara studied Antonio’s face while he looked in the opposite direction, refusing to meet her eyes. Her eyes softened a little when she saw he was being sincere.
“It’s forgiven. It was in the past, Antonio. I’ve moved on from it all.”
His eyes turned sharply back to her, narrowed. “Moved on? You have met another?”
Mara sighed. Why did people always assume moving on meant finding someone else? “No. As a matter of fact, I’m still free and single. When I say moved on, I mean I’ve…
