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“This is my brother” Justin motioned to Alex

He offered her his hand “Alex Champion, Mrs Harris”

As Norma had done with Justin, she took Alex’s hand and shook it “Nice toman” Then she turned back to Shelby “About that favor”

“What do you need? I’ll do whatever I can to help you”

“We need a place to stay, Shelby,” Lily blurted out

“Don’t be so brazen, Lily,” Norrabbed Shelby’s hand “You’ve always been like a daughter to me It pains me to ask this of you”

Shelby felt heartache for the woirl “Norma, it’s okay You can stay with me”

Norma closed her eyes “Just a couple of weeks, sweetheart I promise”

“Stay as long as you want It will beto take away the shame she saw on Norma’s face

Lily smiled “I told her you wouldn’t let us down We’re low on funds and with the fallout Moested we stay with you until we can get back on our feet”

“I’d love to have you stay with me”

Norma was like a second mother to her She wanted to ask about what happened between Norhter Emma but knew there’d be ti the troubles Nor

“You are such a sweet girl,” Nor you as her friend”

“I wish I could’ve been a better friend to her” Shelby’s gut twisted into a knot, re Sam

“Sweetie, you were a wonderful friend She was just so troubled” Norma closed her eyes and shook her head