Coming Home by Jill Sanders

Author:Jill Sanders [Sanders, Jill]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781945100093
Publisher: Grayton Press

Chapter 15

It was strange, being the most-gossiped-about person in town. It had been almost two weeks since they’d come to Haven and at this point, they had almost half a dozen names of either dealers or users in the small town.

Still, there wasn’t a clue as to who the supplier was. Brian had gone to meet each dealer and come back empty-handed. As much as the users liked to spread their dealer’s contacts around, the dealers in town were very tight-lipped.

So, every time Mia went to the grocery store, she continued to spread the rumor that her relationship with Brian was on the rocks. How he was reverting to his old ways. The only thing she hated about the ruse was the fact that he was forced to stay out most nights, frequenting all of the strip clubs, while she remained in the house, alone. She’d gone with him a handful of times but, in the end, they figured he could play the pissed-off boyfriend better if she wasn’t around.

Not that it was completely a bad thing. She’d finally had time to herself and the many books in the little study. Hell, she had even pulled out her laptop and started something she’d always wanted to do but had never had the time for—writing her own mystery short stories.

She found the place totally enchanting and each day they spent there, she could better imagine a life, a future, there together. Of course, it scared the hell out of her.

Still, she kept up the front, since it was what was required for Brian to do his job.

Several of the townspeople had stopped her during her normal outings to introduce themselves or to chat.

She’d run into the McGowan ladies several times and each time felt a closer bond to them, especially Dylan and Addy. It was strange—after Brian had admitted that the only reason that he was who he was now was because of Addy, Mia had a deeper respect for the woman.

It was just over a week before Christmas and, still, her mother had yet to lock down a date that she and Steve would be arriving. It was just like her mother to leave her hanging. She wouldn’t put it past her to cancel. Yet another disappointment in the long list her mother had provided during her life.

In the meantime, they’d been invited up to Kristen and Tyler’s home for dinner. They were told that the entire McGowan family would be in attendance.

“Wow.” She leaned towards the windshield to get a better look at the McGowan’s massive log home. “This is Tyler and Kristen’s place?”

The entire log cabin home was alight with Christmas lights and decorations. With the snow falling in the headlights, the place looked almost magical. Like it was a scene from a movie.

“Yeah,” he answered as he parked the car behind several trucks. “Trent and Addy’s home is down there.” He motioned down the hill. “Trey and Dylan’s place is across the field.” He motioned towards a bunch of trees.

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