An Amish Morning

Hannah had not said a word about her marriage to John, but Matthew had been able to read between the lines. She had obviously not been happy. She had married John when she was sixteen – to Matthew's dismay, at the time – and had spent her life on their remote farm, rarely coming out into the wider community to make friends...Hannah had been so excited over finally being able to join in with quilting or canning parties, all the simple pleasures that she had not been permitted to pursue before...Matthew had married himself, and was now also a widower, but he and his wife had married as friends. Their love had grown over several years, slowly and with space. With Hannah, Matthew never had to look far for his feelings...He just hoped that she would realise she could enjoy her life while also leaving room for a relationship – but that might take time. Matthew would just have to be patient...This was a difficult decision to make, but he believed that it was the right one. If the love was real, and it was meant to be returned, then it would be...But was it in Gott's plan?