Can't Hurry Love by Melinda Curtis

Author:Melinda Curtis
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2020-03-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

What’s up, Flo?” Drew was making his early morning rounds while Gary walked Rosie.

“Victor Yates wouldn’t tell me.” On the radio, Flo sounded more than miffed. Drew’s ex-father-in-law rubbed most people the wrong way. “Since it’s not an emergency, take your time.”

The luxury of time. How Drew wished he had more of it where his personal life was concerned. Time would tell if the town would ever accept Lola as one of their own. And if they did…

He’d be married to Wendy.

A few minutes later, Drew climbed the steps to the feedstore. It was a mild sixty degrees, and the double doors were propped open.

Victor’s sourpuss expression awaited him just inside. “’Bout time you got here.” His ex-father-in-law was a tall, rangy man who didn’t fill out his blue coveralls.

“Can’t justify the siren if it’s not an emergency.” Drew hooked his thumbs in his duty belt.

“My wife got word. Jane’s coming.” Victor’s features were screwed up so tight he could have passed for one of those apple dolls Drew’s grandmother used to make for the fair every year. He wasn’t a warm, cuddly grandfather to Becky, but he showed up on birthdays and holidays, which was what mattered most, Drew supposed.

“And…”

“I want to know the details.” Victor’s cheeks flushed. He was a proud man. Having to ask Drew anything must have cost him.

“Ask Jane.” Drew turned to leave. He had a busy day and had volunteered to help out at Becky’s play rehearsal this evening.

Lincoln Lee backed his truck up to the loading dock.

“Wait.” Victor gripped Drew’s shoulder. “Jane doesn’t talk to us. Her message was a surprise. Molly wants to know if she’s staying with you.”

“No.” Drew nearly recoiled. “She’s not staying with me.”

Lincoln got out of his truck and ambled over to the stairs.

Victor’s frown deepened, most likely because they no longer had any privacy. “You let me know when you hear anything.” His voice was low and unyielding. “We’ve got Becky to protect.”

Victor wanted to put Becky’s well-being above Jane’s?

The unexpected sentiment nearly sent Drew stumbling.

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