Forever, I Promise (A Northern Woods Novel) by Roberts Charliann

Author:Roberts, Charliann [Roberts, Charliann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-10-17T07:00:00+00:00

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Wade rushed into the office. Nick glanced up and knew something was wrong.

“Having problems with the new stallion?”

“No, it’s Hailey. She phoned and said she needs me to come home. She didn’t sound right. Her voice was shaky and I think she was crying. I’m worried that something is wrong.”

“Go ahead and get home to her. Good luck – I hope she’s okay.”

“Thanks. I’ll return as soon as possible.” Wade turned and hurried out the door.

He pulled into the driveway and it seemed to be a mile long; it took forever to reach the house. He clicked the garage door opener before he arrived, then drove his vehicle in, parked and rushed into the house.

He entered the kitchen and found Hailey sitting at the table. She stared out the window as though in a trance.

“What’s wrong? Are you sick? Are you hurt?”

She pushed her chair away from the table and faced him with a strange expression. She held her forefinger against her lips then stood and motioned for him to follow; she walked slowly up the stairway and along the landing to the extra bedroom. Was she again moping over her failure to have a child? His heart ached, he had hoped that particular pain would stay buried. They entered and he watched as she strode over to the crib. Oh, God, she was so wanting a baby! His heart lurched as she motioned for him to follow. What can I say to ease her pain?

Sight of the baby about blew him away. “What the… where did it come from?” he asked in wonder.

“It’s a ‘she’ and her name is Tara.” Hailey handed him the letter.

Wade read the entire note then looked at Hailey. “What does this mean? She’s unable to care for her child? She’s in trouble? I don’t get it.” He moved his eyes toward the baby and back to Hailey. “Did she come to the door, just hand her infant to you and walk away?”

“No, Wade.” She explained to him how the baby suddenly arrived out of nowhere. “Let’s go to the kitchen so we’re able to talk while she sleeps.”

Hailey brought him out to the patio and showed him the carrier.

“Are you telling me she left the child alone in the garden? What kind of a mother would do such a thing?”

“Wade, she must have been watching me. A short time before I found the baby, I heard a noise. Holly didn’t hear it. She’d been sleeping on the kitchen floor near my feet. I figured it was a bird or perhaps a rabbit out there somewhere. When I started my gardening Holly barked and wanted me to follow her. She led me to the carriage. I called out several times hoping someone was perhaps around a corner, looking at the flowers. I searched in every direction but saw, nor heard anyone. She must have entered the garden from the rear, perhaps across the meadow. The baby began to fuss so I brought her to the house.

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