They Welcomed Him
Everyone in the little community knew Steven had been homeless when he returned. They brushed him aside and made assumptions about him. He was all alone. But Elly and Peter had welcomed him immediately away and had asked him to supper on occasion, which had helped him recover from his depression. He sought to repay her gratitude in every way he could. He had no idea that his decision to help would change his life forever.
A Kind Gesture
Steven proceeded to pamper Elly in whichever way he could. He cleaned the house, repaired it, and even took her grocery shopping. Their bond got even stronger. When he refused to take money, she persevered in cooking Steven supper and a new scarf for the winter. But, not everyone was content.