A Texas Family by Linda Warren - Willow Creek Texas 02 - A Texas Family

Author:Linda Warren - Willow Creek, Texas 02 - A Texas Family [Warren, Linda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary
ISBN: 9780373718795
Google: Sb8lAAAAQBAJ
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Goodreads: 17738283
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-09-30T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

JENA WAITED UP for Hilary and it wasn’t by choice. She couldn’t get Carson out of her head. Just the sound of his voice in the dark made her feel safe and she had no idea why. Like Jared, he was kind and trustworthy and maybe she responded to that.

If she was comparing them—and she wasn’t—the resemblance ended there. With Jared, it had been two teenagers who’d needed each other. Carson was a mature man who made her very aware she was a woman with needs. And that wasn’t good. It could only lead to heartache and pain. She’d had her share of both.

She realized in the next few days she’d have to make a decision—call Blake or continue with the unproductive partnership she had with Carson. She couldn’t let her emotions sway her.

The last time she looked at the clock it was 11:00 p.m. and Hil still wasn’t home. That bothered Jena. If Jena wasn’t here, their mother would be left alone in the house at night. In her mother’s mental state, that was unacceptable. A serious talk was coming, and Hil wasn’t going to like what she had to say.

When she awoke, Hilary was sprawled across her half of the bed, sound asleep. Jena got up quietly and went to check on their mother. She was also asleep. Jena made coffee and was sipping a cup when her mother came in.

“Morning, Mama.”

“Morning, sweetheart. I could use a cup of coffee.”

Jena jumped up. “Coming right up.” Her mother’s eyes were bright and clear this morning, and it was wonderful to see that.

“Has Hilary gone to work?”

“No, Mama, she’s still sleeping.” Jena placed a cup of coffee in front of her mother.

“She doesn’t usually sleep this late.”

“She worked late last night.” Jena opened the refrigerator to see what they had to eat, and there wasn’t much. “Would you like some toast with your coffee?”

“Yes, that would be nice.”

Jena was spreading jam on the toast when Hilary strolled in. “I overslept. I have to run.”

“Just a minute,” Jena said before Hilary could get out the door. She followed her into the living room. “What time did you get home last night?”

Hilary sighed. “Please don’t start. We were packed last night.”

“I’m just worried about Mama being here all alone.”

“I knew you were here or I would have checked on her.”

“Hil, there’s no food here, either.”

“I’ll bring something.”

“I’ll go to the grocery store.”

“There’s no need. Why are you making this hard?”

Jena folded her arms across her chest. “Have you ever heard of burning the candle at both ends?”

“Of course.”

“That’s what you’re doing, and you can’t keep it up. You can’t please everybody just because you want them to like you.”

“Aren’t you here to find your child?” Hil fired back.

“Yes.”

“Then why don’t you do that and stay out of my life.” Hil slammed out the door.

Jena ran her hands through her hair, trying not to let that oppressive feeling come over her. Her number one supporter was deserting her and that left a raw ache inside.

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