Patricia Johns – The Runaway Bride (страница 11)

And yet, the silver lining to this whole ugly mess was the discovery of a little boy she’d never known existed—Ike. Funny to be bonding with her cousin’s illegitimate son, but she was glad that she’d had the chance to meet him. Now that she knew him, she’d make sure that he didn’t want for anything. He’d need family support, and she felt some responsibility in that respect. Now that she knew about this tiny Morgan’s existence, she couldn’t just turn her back on him.

They approached a small restaurant. The faded sign read Uncle Henry’s Restaurant, and Liam angled his head toward it, then led the way to the front door. He held it open for her, and the smell of sausage and eggs wafted out to greet her. She was hungrier than she’d thought, because her stomach gurgled in response.

The restaurant had a few patrons—mostly men past fifty wearing baseball caps. One waitress was taking an order, her pad of paper perched above a pregnant belly. Liam led the way to a table by the window, and he pulled out her chair for her before sitting in the other.

“You never did answer my question,” he said as they got settled. “What do you want out of this mess?”

Bernie leaned her elbows onto the table and considered for a moment. How much could she say without sounding unbearably rich? “My aunt Ellen Morgan runs a charity just outside the city for single moms in crisis. They provide medical care, groceries, baby supplies... They even have a residence where the girls can stay if they get kicked out of their homes. It’s called Mercy House, and she’s been passionate about it for years. If I could step away from the spotlight and do anything, I’d like to do something like that—an organization that makes a difference.”

Liam looked mildly surprised, and she shot him a rueful smile. Truth was, she didn’t just admire Mercy House—she was a sponsor. But being more personally involved had always appealed to her.

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