They Tried to Mock Him by Giving Him a Blind Daughter, But He Gave Her a Last Name, a Home, and His Heart

close, touched his arm, and whispered, “Stay.”

The axe stilled. “Are you sure?” he asked, his voice both tender and cautious.

Tears glistened, but her words were steady. “I’m tired of being afraid. You’ve given me back more than safety. You’ve given me life again.”

He dropped the axe, his hands finding hers, rough but gentle. Their kiss was not hurried continue reading …