A Cowboy's Touch by Denise Hunter

Author:Denise Hunter [Hunter, Denise]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2011-02-07T11:00:00+00:00

Abigail took the stairs slowly, her muscles protesting. She almost hated leaving the room when she’d had so much fun at dinner. Listening to Maddy question her dad had been amusing, especially when he’d gotten so uptight about it. Seeing the flush crawl up his neck had been rewarding.

She turned at the landing and took the next flight. She would’ve gladly stuck around for the game if she hadn’t been in the saddle so long that evening. Her muscles would hate her come morning if she didn’t give them a long, hot soak.

When she rounded the corner on the second floor, Maddy’s not-so-quiet voice carried up the stairwell. “Sorry . . . embarrassed you.”

Abigail stopped and strained to hear Wade’s response. The pause lasted so long she thought she’d missed it.

“. . . have questions, at least wait until we’re alone,” Wade answered.

“Sorry.”

A faint buzz sounded.

“The bread basket’s the hardest one, Dad.”

“Now you tell me.”

With his large hands and those tiny tweezers, the game was probably impossible for Wade. There was a pause, and Abigail imagined Maddy reaching for one of the pieces.

She should draw her bath. She took a step.

“So . . . really have an argument?” Maddy said.

“Maddy.”

“You said to ask when we’re alone.” A pause. “Got it!” she said louder.

“Good job.” He lowered his voice. “And no, already told you we didn’t have an argument.”

“Well . . . really strange. Don’t you like her, Dad? Is that why you haven’t been home?”

Abigail covered a smile.

“ ’Cause I like her a lot,” Maddy continued. “She’s the best nanny I ever had.”

Abigail’s heart warmed at Maddy’s words.

“Like her just fine.” A buzz sounded again, and Wade’s sigh carried all the way up the steps.

“Boy, Dad, you’re not very good at this.”

Abigail smiled all the way to the bathroom, where she drew a warm bath and wondered what challenges tomorrow would hold.

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