"You could move in with us for the time being," Sheriff Brightside took off his hat and observed Harriet Calhoun's face. It was late evening and they were on his balcony."I appreciate your offer, Aleric, but I cannot accept it." Harriet Calhoun looked away and rubbed the side of her arm. She didn't like people offering her help like she was a beggar. Few people have asked her to move in with them, but she declined. She didn't want anyone's pity. She was capable enough to take care of herself and her kids, that was why she was a mother."Why?" Sheriff Brightside narrowed his eyes in confusion as he went over to stand right in front of her, towering her with his huge height."It just isn't right, I don't want to inconvenience you or your kids," Harriet Calhoun had her face free of tears as she answered Macey's father, "we'll find a way to fix things. We could live in there and manage," she gave off a slight shoulder shrug, hoping Sheriff Brightside would drop the idea of having her and
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