"Though her fingertips were chilly and her soft fingers stiffened, there was sweat dripping from her palm. It must have been caused by her anxiety and nervousness. He gripped her hand tightly, his fingers brushing gently at her palm."

He could only imagine how strong she had been to give birth to a child over the past year and to raise Jerry by herself. She had even drifted away to such a remote town. It was too much for him to even think about this.

"His palm was warm, wide and soft, wrapped around Jenna's dainty hand. In an instant, her heart was inexplicably less fiery. Initially, she had walked...