Aurora, A Romantic Bride (Brides for All Seasons Book 2) by Hildie McQueen

Author:Hildie McQueen [McQueen, Hildie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pink Door Publishing
Published: 2017-02-14T06:00:00+00:00

A couple hours later, the same man that she had judged as an uptight society male, held a newborn in his hands and spoke to it softly. He rocked back and forth while examining the squirming infant. Somehow he managed to hold the child while warming the stethoscope with his breath before pressing it to the tiny body.

“Doctor Jones is a gift to our town,” the new mother told Aurora. “I admire his willingness to help so many and even those who can’t afford to pay. I am so glad he didn’t marry that woman he was seeing and leave us.”

The words stunned Aurora who attempted her best to smile warmly while stirring honey into chamomile tea. Her hand shook just enough as she held the cup out to the woman. “It must have been a hard decision for him.”

Unfortunately the woman sipped her tea and did not comment further. Aurora watched as Evan placed the child into a crib.

They left when the grandmother proclaimed both mother and child would sleep and rest. Bundled up, they headed back out into the frigid air.

“It seems you are admired and very well liked in this town.” Aurora slid a sideways look at Evan who lifted an eyebrow.

“It’s either that or they are afraid I will cut off their legs when they’re unconscious.” He chuckled at his own joke and Aurora could not help but join in.

He stopped walking and motioned down the center of the nearly desolate town. The snow had begun falling again, making the scenery seem surreal. “Once this storm blows over, you will be amazed at how lively and welcoming Laurel is. This town helped my brothers and me start anew. It’s the place to come and start over. You’ll see.”

If only she could. “Where is the train station from here?” She wasn’t sure why she asked other than it would give her an idea of which direction to keep watch.

Arm extended, he pointed to their left. “Behind the buildings, a few miles from the edge of town. I haven’t heard a train this week. One should be arriving in the next day or two.”

Day or two. Aurora’s heart beat against her chest. Hopefully, this would not be the train that would bring people to fetch her. No it couldn’t be. It had only been two weeks since she’d left. Two weeks and a couple days at the most.

“You’re worried.” His took her arm and they continued walking. “It’s too cold to remain out here for long. I’m sure everything will work itself out.”

“I am not as certain.” Aurora allowed him to usher her toward the house. She was trembling from head to foot by the time they entered and she hurried to the fireplace without removing her coat or scarves. “Not sure I can get used to this. The cold feels harsher here.”

Once she finally warmed enough to remove her clothing, she noticed Evan was still there. She’d expected him to go to the clinic. Instead, he sat in a chair peering into the fire, seeming to be deep in thought.

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