"Take care of yourself." Suddenly, he leaned in close to her ear and whispered these words.
Victoria was taken aback.
She wasn't sure what kind of emotions were surging within her heart.
Without thinking, her fingers tightened around his back.
She rested her head on his shoulder.
"Okay."
Her answer was just one word.
Besides this affirmation, she had no other response to give.
He had gone through so much effort to push her away.
What else could she do but to take good care of herself and wait safely with their children?
"I will always wait for you." She embraced his neck, and their heads touched, "Hank Clegg, I will wait for you."
Hank Clegg slightly nodded his head, and then he leaned in to kiss her again.
"It won't be the last time." He assured her.
It wouldn't be their last embrace, nor their last kiss.
Once he had sorted out all his affairs, he would welcome her back into his embrace.
