A/N If you haven't seen yet, I've started a sequel to this story, called Love Never Ends. I have 3 chapters up so far and plenty more to come!
So, this is not a new chapter of The Greatest of These Is Love, but it's a little snippet of chapter 1 of Love Never Ends, if you haven't already read it!
You can find the rest of the chapter (and chapters 2 and 3) on my author page!
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Hope Valley, 1931
Jane Thornton moved her queen across the board. "Checkmate. I win again." She grinned smugly at her opponent, Patrick Coulter.
"Why do I even agree to play with you anymore? I don't think I've beat you since we were eight years old." He shook his head and laughed. "Do you not get bored? Obviously, it's not a challenge for you to play against me anymore."
"Don't be so down on yourself. You're a very worthy opponent. But how about we do something else next time? Your choice."
"We could go for a ride this weekend," he suggested. "With Hannah away, it's been forever since Fred has been out of the pasture. I'm sure he'd love the chance to run."
"I can't this weekend. My parents are going to Benson Hills on Saturday for their anniversary, and I have to stay home and make sure nobody hurts themselves or destroys the house."
"How about Sunday after church?"
"Sure. Maybe we can pack a lunch and make it a picnic."
"Great." He gave her a smile, and she felt her cheeks warm.
"Well, I should get home before dinner. I'll see you at school tomorrow."
"See you, Jane."
