Chapter 6

Sophia reached out to her uncle.

"When you come to pick me up, can you arrange something dramatic for me?"

"I don't want to leave quietly; I want to disappear in a dramatic, love-driven manner."

"I want to stir things up for Thanksgiving."

Jireh agreed promptly, "Sure, leave it to me. I'll make sure you'll be pleased."

"Thank you, Uncle," Sophia said appreciatively.

"My pleasure," Jireh responded with a warm smile.

With everything settled, Sophia finally replied to the flood of messages from Joshua's new bride, Lily.

[Best wishes on your wedding.]

From that point on, Thanksgiving was no longer…