A Groom for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides Book 9) by Cheryl Wright

Author:Cheryl Wright [Wright, Cheryl]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: historical western romance
Publisher: Cheryl Wright
Published: 2019-11-18T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

They called into the law office on the way back home.

“Look at your beautiful wife,” Melody said, presenting Ella to her new husband as though they were total strangers.

He glanced up briefly at first, then stared. She wasn’t sure what to make of it. Until he came out from behind his desk and whistled low.

Standing beside her, he took Ella’s hand and spun her around. “You look amazing,” he said softly, brushing back a stray hair from her face. He turned to his sister. “She looks like a completely different person.”

She beamed. “Of course. I know clothes, as you very well know. And Lizzie is an amazing seamstress.” She handed him an account. “This is for the two gowns taken today. The remainder will come later.”

Ella waited for an outburst, but he glanced fleetingly at the account, and didn’t bat an eyelid. She didn’t know the amount, but knew it wouldn’t be cheap.

“Oh, and here’s the one for the boots. We’re yet to visit Jonas and arrange for an overcoat.” She handed over the second account, and Thomas reached out for it.

“Jonas is a good tailor. Do that soon, will you? The cold is beginning to set in.” He finally let go of Ella’s hand, and a shiver went through her. His warmth was comforting, and she missed it when it wasn’t there.

“I’m sorry, but I have a lot of work to do.” He hugged her briefly, then leaned in and kissed her cheek. Ella resisted the urge to hold her face where his lips connected with her face.

“And I must attend to supper. I don’t want it to burn.”

His face lit up. “What’s on the menu tonight?” She watched as Melody’s eyes shifted from one to the other of them, a slight grin forming. It was obvious she’d tried to hold it back.

“Stew with warm crusty bread.”

He sighed. “How did I survive without you?” He reached for her hand again. “I really must get back to work,” he said, regret in his voice. “But I look forward to supper.”

The moment they were out the door, Melody began to quiz her. “You two seem to be getting on well.”

Ella glanced across at her. She thought carefully before answering. “Your brother likes his food.”

“He does, but he likes you too.” She reached for Ella’s hand and squeezed it tight. “Give him time to get used to you, and things will improve.”

“He wants a cook and a housekeeper. He told me as much himself.” They reached the front gate, and Ella opened it.

Melody shook her head. “I’m sure that isn’t true.”

If only that was the case.

She invited Melody to supper, but the offer was refused. “I have to get back to my own family, but thank you. Tomorrow we’ll visit with my brother’s tailor, Jonas Hicks, and arrange for a thick overcoat for you. As Thomas said, the days are getting colder. It won’t be long and you’ll be unable to leave the house without one.”

She leaned in for a quick hug, and left.

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