And Baby Makes Five by Clopton Debra

Author:Clopton, Debra [Clopton, Debra]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Debra Clopton
ISBN: 9780373873647
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Published: 2006-01-02T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Lilly followed Cort outside. She’d finally rescued him from Joshua right after her son had fallen fast asleep snuggled up against Cort’s heart.

She pushed the tugging of her own heart away and concentrated on being a good neighbor. And a friend. They’d both been through a hard time—it was a bond that made her determined to befriend him.

He’d looked so cute not knowing how to hold Joshua. His look of bewilderment had sent a jolt of joy and compassion surging through her. And it had started a small idea forming at the back of her mind. It was something she’d have to think about, that she couldn’t make a mistake about. It was something she’d have to spend a lot of time in prayer about. But she had a feeling she already knew what God was going to tell her.

“He went right to sleep, didn’t he?” Cort’s voice broke into her thoughts.

There was wonder in his words. She smiled up at him as they walked down her driveway toward his truck. The crazy guy had parked it near the road so that he wouldn’t wake them up if they’d been napping. He was so sweet.

“Yes, he did go right to sleep,” she agreed. “You got really good at cradling him next to you. That is after you stopped holding him out like he was going to kick you or upchuck on you.” She laughed again, remembering the scene…and the ache that it had caused in her heart.

They reached the truck, and Lilly stuck her hands into her back pockets and rolled a rock with the toe of her boot. The wind had picked up and the temperature was dropping quickly. The smell of moisture rode on the cold air, of damp earth and cedar. But it was Cort’s scent, spicy and masculine, that lingered in her senses, and the sweet memory of him holding her son.

“Lilly, I’d like to help you with anything I can around here. I’ll come back tomorrow and finish bringing up firewood and take care of anything else you need to have done.”

“I can take care of it. There’s no reason for you to take time away from your horses. Really, you’ve done way too much for me already.”

“Lilly, we’re neighbors, and we’ve been through a lot together. I’d like to do this for you.”

Lilly’s first inclination was to say no again. But they had been through so much together. And really, she could use a little help. She just wasn’t used to asking for it. “Okay, but only if you have time.”

“I’ve come a long way since our first meeting. I’m not the nasty old ogre anymore. I hope.”

“Yes. Yes, you have come a long way. I don’t even recognize you.” She took a step backward, yanking a thumb in the direction of the house. “I have to go inside and check on Joshua. But I’ll see you tomorrow. Neighbor.”

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