Holly’s bottomlip jutted out. “I understand that with my head, but it doesn’t help my heart.”
Malcolm interjected. “Then maybe your heart needs to focus on other people.”
“You mean like Sarah and Sophia?”
Joy could tell Malcolm wanted to elaborate, so she quickly let go of his hand and wrapped her arm around Holly’s shoulders, anxious to show a united front. “That could be, but there are so many possibilities.Just like Sarah, you are capable of loving many people.”
Holly perked up a bit. “Like Mom and John.”
“Yes, and even more, maybe even people you haven’t met yet. It doesn’t mean Cameron won’t always hold a piece of your heart. He will, but you have so much more love to give and a lifetime ahead of you. You need to embrace those possibilities and loosen your hold on the past.”
“Again, I understandwhat you’re saying, but—”
“I think we should watch more with Brody and Sarah.” Malcolm pointed to the couple who were passing through the doorway into their dining room.
Holly nodded and followed.
Confused, Joy looked at Malcolm. There wasn’t anything else that could help Holly here.
He grasped her hand and swept her into the ether. When it parted, they were back inside his cottage.
Sincehe solidified, she did as well. “Is something wrong?”
He let go of her hand. “Aye, there is. I need to do something right now.”
“What?”
His eyes had darkened as he stared into hers, and shivers of anticipation raced through her.
