Echoes of Grace

The minute Valerie stepped into the house, Bertha greeted her with a cup of ginger tea. "Ms. Vance, the weather is getting cold since it's starting to rain. Have a cup of ginger tea to warm up."

Valerie smiled at her kindness. "Thank you."

As Bertha studied Valerie, her eyes brimmed with tears. Valerie probably reminded her of Grace. "Mdm. Grace used to say Mr. Maximus has a beautiful fiancée. She