Coincidental Cowgirl by Jillian Neal

Author:Jillian Neal
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: cowboy, ranch, newlyweds, starting over, winter romance

Chapter Ten

Before they could make their way to the back counter to have the prescriptions filled, an elderly woman halted Brock in the liniment and muscle pain reliever aisle. It was no surprise that the Pleasant Glen CVS had trouble keeping that in stock. Cowboys and cowgirls worked hard, and their muscles were often sore.

“Well, Brock Camden, as I live and breathe, how are you sweetheart?” She reached up and caressed Brock’s face. Hope’s brow furrowed, but Brock allowed the gesture.

“Mrs. Huffton, how are you, ma’am? This is my wife, Hope. Hope, this is Mrs. Huffton, she was my Sunday School teacher all through elementary school. Uncle Ev told me you’d moved away. I was sorry to hear about Mr. Huffton’s passing.”

Hope grinned at the woman. The kind twinkle in her eye gave Hope peace.

“Well, thank you for saying so. All part of life, I suppose. It is so lovely to meet you, Hope. I’d heard you’d married, Brock, but I had no idea you’d found such a kind, loving wife. I’m so proud for you.”

Hope wondered how Mrs. Huffton knew she was kind and loving.

“I can always tell, dear.” Mrs. Huffton answered, as if she could read Hope’s thoughts.

“She’s perfect. I’m a lucky guy.” Brock wrapped his arm around Hope’s shoulders.

“I think you’re a blessed guy, young man. I’m just in town visiting my grandbabies. When this town eventually gets to you and you need a little break, head out to Lincoln and I’ll make you both supper. Everyone needs a break every now and then.” She winked at Hope, strengthening Hope’s suspicion that this woman was actually a mind reader. She reminded her of Molly from Gypsy Beach. Molly was legendary in North Carolina for her soothsaying abilities. Either this woman had Gypsy blood, or Hope’s weary anxiety was clearly written on her features. She wondered if Mrs. Huffton somehow knew she was pregnant, too.

“We might take you up on that, Mrs. Huffton. Thanks.” Brock smiled. “It was good to see you.” He offered her a wave and proceeded back towards the pharmacy area. “It’s creepy how she does that mind reading thing, isn’t it? We couldn’t ever get away with anything in her class,” Brock recalled as he handed over the prescriptions to the pharmacist and guided Hope to a chair in the waiting area. “Need anything while we’re in town? Looks like they’re stocking new romance novels over there.” He gestured to the decent sized book section of the CVS. “I haven’t seen you read in ages. You used to always have a book with you.”

Considering that, Hope was mildly interested in a new book, but she couldn’t process anything beyond the fact that she was pregnant. Books had always been her escape. She couldn’t figure out why she’d stopped reading after they’d moved. It added to her constantly confused state of being. “I can just get something from the library.” She offered up the standard excuse that she repeated to herself often.

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