Madison's Children. Linda Warren

      “Oh, thank you, Ms. Belle. You’re so nice.”

      “And please check in at the school and let them know you’ll be gone for a while.”

      “I will.”

      Maddie motioned toward Ginny’s stomach. “Take care of that baby.”

      “I plan to.” Ginny hugged her briefly, and Maddie got into her truck and drove away, hoping she was doing the right thing. If Ginny wanted to keep her baby, she should be allowed to. Every woman had that right.

      As she neared High Five, she met Walker going in the opposite direction. She would call him tonight and let him know about Ginny. That was the least she could do. After all, he was worried about Haley and her involvement with Ginny. She’d probably get a lot of attitude and a sermon about minding her own business.

      She’d call, anyway. He had been nice today, and maybe they had reached a new understanding.

      Maybe.