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give me a chance to do that for Allie. Please help us spread the word about Sweet Something, and we ask You to bless and increase her business.”
    Warmth and sweetness wrapped around her heart. She’d never expected Tyler to pray for her. Relief washed over her as she listened to the rest of his prayer. He certainly didn’t sound upset with her. He probably didn’t care that she’d cut their meeting short or that she’d gone out with Peter. Why had she even worried about that?
    “Amen.” Tyler squeezed her hand.
    She squeezed back and opened her eyes.
    He grinned. “This soup is making my mouth water.”
    She laughed softly and enjoyed watching his expression as he savored the first spoonful.
    “This is delicious. Did you make it?”
    “It’s Tessa’s recipe, but I put it together this time.” She got up, intending to finish the dishes.
    “Where are you going?” He reached out and stopped her.
    She felt a tremor at his touch. “I thought I’d finish cleaning up while you eat.”
    She hoped scrubbing pots and pans would take her focus off Tyler. Because sitting across from him in this cozy little kitchen was making it very hard for her to keep her mind on the reason for her visit.
    They carried on an easy conversation as she finished the dishes, wiped the counters, and put the extra soup in the refrigerator. His gaze followed her as she moved around the room. Was he comparing the way she looked now to their college days? She groaned inwardly at that thought. She might have more style and confidence now, but she was also a little heavier.
    After Tyler finished his soup, he stood up and stretched. The muscles of his broad chest expanded and filled out his wrinkly T-shirt. He certainly didn’t carry any extra weight in the wrong places. She pulled her gaze away and searched for somewhere else to focus her attention. The photos on the refrigerator caught her eye, and she stepped closer.
    “That’s my niece, Emma. She’s four. She always begs me to give her airplane rides or read her a story.” Smiling, he pointed to the other photo. “And that’s her little brother, Thomas. He’s nine months and just learning how to pull himself up. He’s big for his age, and he’s got a killer grip. I bet he’ll play football some day.” He chuckled. “Sorry, don’t get me started talking about them.”
    Allison smiled, touched by his description. “They’re cute.”
    Tyler’s eyes glowed. “Yeah, I can’t get enough of that little Emma. She’s a real heartbreaker. Hope I have one just like her some day.”
    Allison stared at the photo. Had she heard him correctly? When they were dating, he’d said he never wanted children. It had been a nagging difference between them that had never been resolved. What had changed his mind? She told herself it didn’t matter and shifted her thoughts to her reason for coming.
    She turned to him. “I’m sorry about cutting our meeting short the other night. I totally forgot Peter was coming over.”
    His smile melted away. “Have you known him long?”
    “A little over a year.”
    Tyler nodded. “He owns that antique shop next to Sweet Something, right?”
    “It’s an interior design company, but he does carry a lot of antiques. His father started the business. He passed it on to Peter a few years ago.”
    “Old Princeton money.” Tyler crossed his arms and leaned back against the counter, looking grim.
    She smiled, hoping to lighten the moment. “Yes, and he likes everyone to know it.”
    Tyler’s expression remained serious. “Is he a believer?”
    Suddenly the room seemed too warm to Allie. “He attends Harvest Chapel with me.”
    Tyler studied her a moment, unspoken questions reflected in his eyes. “I haven’t seen you at Harvest except for Christmas Eve a year ago.”
    “Oh . . . well, I usually go to second service.” A little cloud of guilt settled over her as she spoke. That wasn’t completely true. Since she’d opened her teashop, she only