Chapter 4
Chapter 4
The next morning, Jack helps Linah with a volunteer project at the church, and their easy banter reveals a deepening connection. A playful competition over weeding turns into a shared moment of vulnerability. Faye's teasing observations and a surprise invitation from Pastor Michael set the stage for something new.
The morning sun spilled through the kitchen curtains as Linah poured two cups of coffee. Faye was still asleep, which meant she had a rare quiet hour to herself. She'd expected to spend it reading, but when her phone buzzed with a text from Jack—"Need a hand with anything today?"—she found herself smiling before she could think about it.
She typed back: "Church garden needs weeding. You any good with dirt?"
His reply came fast: "I'm great at making things grow. Or at least not killing them. Meet you there at nine?"
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