The ‘G’ stood for ‘God’s,’ ‘R’ stood for ‘Restoration,’ ‘A’ was for ‘At,’ the ‘C’ was for ‘Christ’s,’ and the ‘E’ was for ‘Expense.’ Altogether, it spelled out ‘GRACE’: God’s Restoration At Christ’s Expense.
Oh, Marnie,” she whispers, dragging me into a hug. Her hair smells like it always has, like herbs and apples. I’m stiff for a moment, then make myself relax. “You always had us.