Chapter 612

• "No Gretchen dear. You deserved none of it. Rainor's cruel and heartless behavior just showed how small a man he was. A man isn't strong if he uses his strength against others. The proof of a man's strength is his willingness to be kind, gentle, and generous. Tina taught me that."
• "Tina is a good woman!" Gretchen said in wonder. "And you are the strongest man I know."
• Ben took her face between his hands and she immediately rose up on her knees to accept his kiss. When they pulled back her eyes were twinkling with happiness and Ben was beginning to feel a little cramped for space in his pants.