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How dared he?

If she could have ive hi her yard work

Or pulling weeds out of her rose garden

Kelly’s warning flashed through her mind

No, she was not being stubborn Was not just reacting out of fear or hurt She’d given her heart to Ada back for them They’d had their shot and blown it

Eht balanced on her good foot and one head gripping her walker, Liz pushed the front door open “Get out of randfather’s roses”

Ada at her “You shouldn’t be up”

“Dr Bell told et up andas I kepther cast around in a little spin

Adahtened from his crouched position

She angled her walker out the door, supported herself with her arms, and took a step onto the porch

Ada to fall If you want to come outside, let me help you”

“I don’t need your help”

“Quit being so stubborn, Liz”

“Why does everyone keep accusingstubborn?” she asked in exasperation

“You’re kidding, right?” he asked with a sheepish grin