Although it felt as if his chest was about to cave in, Bruce nodded. “All right, go if you have to, but know that I’ll be here waiting when you’re ready to come back.” Reaching out, he stroked her cheek and a tear ran down her face onto his hand.
Leaning toward her, Bruce kissed Rachel goodbye. His heart pounded with fear that this might be the last time he ever kissed his wife.
Debbie Macomber, author of the number one New York Times bestsellers 8 Sandpiper Way and 74 Seaside Avenue, as well as Twenty Wishes, A Cedar Cove Christmas, Summer on Blossom Street and A Good Yarn, has become a leading voice in women’s fiction worldwide. Her work has appeared on every major bestseller list, including those of the New York Times, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly. She is a multiple award winner and won the 2005 Quill Award for Best Romance. There are more than 100 million copies of her books in print. For more information on Debbie and her books, visit her Web site, www.DebbieMacomber.com.
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