Ellery's Eden (Tales From Biders Clump Book 12) by Danni Roan

Author:Danni Roan [Roan, Danni]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier-Pioneer Era, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty, Tales From Biders Clump Series
Publisher: Danni Roan
Published: 2020-01-13T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Alyssa took a seat as Ernie walked into the office. With the governess there, she didn’t have to look after her brothers and could concentrate on her own work. She was determined to keep top marks in school and go on to become a teacher, a job she knew women could hold and not have to be married. She was almost sure they were encouraged not to wed. Her life would be her own to live, and she could do it if she just worked hard enough.

“You’ve been given some very difficult problems,” Ernie looked over at Alyssa’s paper. “I see you’re a year ahead now in Mathematics.”

“Yes, Mr. Gatlin feels I’m capable of more, and I so enjoy the work. If I can just stay focused and not let others distract me,” she looked up giving her brothers a hard glare.

“As long as you remember that there is more to life than school, learning, and grades,” Ernie offered kindly. “Your brothers won’t always be here for you to appreciate. People grow up and move away.”

Alyssa felt a ripple roll through her stomach as she met Ernie’s eyes. “Even you?” she said her voice quivering as fear seemed to clutch at her heart.

“Not for a very long time,” Ernie assured. “I plan on being here just as long as you will all have me.”

“Well that will be a very long time,” Alyssa said, relief filling her voice. “Just because Pa walked us home today doesn’t mean he’ll be around tomorrow. I’m glad we can count on you Ernie.”

Ernie smoothed the girl’s golden hair and smiled. “I’ll do all I can for you Alyssa, you know that. I came to help your grandparents care for all of you, but I’ve grown to care for you as well.”

Alyssa nodded. “I’m glad you’re here,” she admitted. “Now how do I do this last problem? It doesn’t make sense to me with all these letters and numbers mixed up.”

Ernie smiled, leaning over to help the girl as a shadow passed by the window outside. She was sure that Ellery had run again. Would the man ever lose the restlessness that plagued him? He was either hiding in his room or gone. Perhaps her words would sink in, and he would consider what she had said. Setting up a home of his own, establishing a routine, and having someone he could count on to care for the children might be what he needs to ground himself on this earth once more.

She understood his pain, his fear, but he had to go on. Ernie was sure his late wife wouldn’t have wanted the man to spend the rest of his years pining after her and being no use to anyone, especially his children. Besides, she couldn’t bear the thought of leaving the children behind. She knew it was a weakness in her that she loved so freely, but it had always been that way.

Her mother had told her that her heart would lead her a-stray one day, but Ernie was pretty sure this wasn’t what she had in mind.

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