I hope you enjoy this week's little sample from my current book "Innocent Tears".
With her child-sized suitcase and doll in arm, Nadine looked even smaller and frailer than the previous day. The lines of Flynn’s mouth tightened a fraction more as he spotted the little girl. Good grief, he was nervous. With only a few long steps he walked over to Teresa, William and Nadine. Like the day before, he kneeled downand looked into his daughter’s eyes. “Hello, Miss Muffin. It seems we’re going to spend some time together.”
He noticed Nadine’s nod only came hesitantly. Her eyes did not reflect the warmth he had seen the previous day when William had held her in his arms.
He pointed to her suitcase. “Is this yours?”
She nodded again and then looked to William. “Grandpa?” she whispered.
William picked her up and gave her a massive hug. “You’ll be fine, love. And remember, Grandma and Grandpa love you very much.”
Nadine hung onto him even tighter, and that nearly broke Flynn’s heart.
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Oh, my, this one breaks your heart. Good job.
ReplyDeleteThank you Elaine. I can remember writing it and feel odd.
DeleteWhat emotion! Can't wait to read the entire story.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer - Hope you'll enjoy :-)
Deletewow. that's a tear-jerker.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Thanks Jeff ... this is when as an author i go "YES" ... mission accomplished :-)
DeleteSo much emotion in this sample.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry :-)
DeleteA lovely and touching scene. Poor little Nadine!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandy and thanks for stopping by
DeleteA heart-breaking snippet. Thank you for sharing, Iris.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Marsha. Much appreciated.
DeleteAnd now we know where the title comes from. Wonderful sample, Iris!
ReplyDeleteExactly :-) Thank, Patty!
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