Chapter 5

Becky was adding cream to her coffee when Colin's call came the following Tuesday morning from China. She grinned wildly at her sister and swiped across her phone screen. "Hey," she whispered into the phone. 

Betty was so happy that her sister was gradually getting her groove back. She prayed silently that the new guy would be the real deal, that it would be a new, beautiful beginning. 

Becky had gone through a lot in the last three years. Betty had watched helplessly as her sister battled depression for months. 

When her sister told her about her boss's friend, she was so happy. Becky was now eager to meet the man behind Becky's recent happiness. Betty couldn't attend the education congress, so she hadn't met Colin yet. 

Betty watched with delight as Becky chatted, giggling with Colin on phone. 

"Oh congrats, you've signed the deal," Becky said when he told her they had signed the deal papers.

"Thanks, dear," he whispered