She had once hoped that Sierra Sutton could wait for Autumn Shelby to have a change of heart, so their family of three could return to the U.S.A. together. But now, she no longer felt that way.
Some things in life just can't be forced. Perhaps Autumn Shelby and Sierra Sutton weren't meant to be husband and wife for a lifetime, just as Autumn and the baby weren't meant to have a lifetime together as father and child.
Seth Quinn hung up the phone. As he turned, he saw Clara Grant standing behind him. He froze for a moment, then gently took her hand to examine the scrapes on her arm. "Is it all treated?" he asked.
Clara Grant nodded. Seth held her hand so carefully, and a sudden wave of emotion washed over her—a mixture of relief and gratitude.
'I'm so lucky in this life,' she thought. 'Even though so many external forces have tried to stand between me and Seth, at least I have him holding my hand, facing it all with me.'
