Fragile Blessings by Susan M. Baganz

Author:Susan M. Baganz
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christmas story, holiday romance, western romance, christmas romance, christian western romance, christmas novel, christian christmas story, christmas historical book, holiday christian book, holiday historical book
Publisher: Prism Book Group

CHAPTER EIGHT

The next day, the house was filled with family as Grant’s brothers and sisters descended with their collective broods. Colleen and Simon were quickly absorbed into the ensuing chaos as the children began games of hide and seek around the large home.

Grant managed to secret himself away with his brother, Garrett.

“I think you are worried about nothing, Grant.” Garrett sat back in his seat, observing his brother pacing.

“There is a threat. What would keep them from attempting to take the children by force?” Grant’s voice was soft but tinged with anxiety. “They don’t seem to be daunted by my attempts to fob them off. This is not the big city. This is rural countryside with few witnesses and very little law presence.”

“So what do you want to do? Legally, we’ve done all we can.”

“I want to go back and meet them.”

Garrett sat up straight, eyes bright. “When?”

“Tomorrow. If I left tomorrow, I could be home a day before they arrive. I have enough ammunition. I could perhaps persuade them to the truth.”

Garrett laughed. “Well, yes, you with a gun can be persuasive. If you are not careful, you could get yourself killed or hauled away for murder.”

“It’s not murder if I’m acting in self-defence.”

“I will go with you.”

“Now you believe the threat is bigger than paper?” Grant stood in one place, staring at his brother.

Garrett rose and came to stand in front of Grant. The two brothers were of a similar size and had often been mistaken for twins in their youth. Garrett now presented himself in fine clothing and close cut hair and shave, making Grant appear like a hick in comparison.

Garrett cleared his throat. “I never doubted you. I only wanted to see how far you wanted to take this. You’ve always been the peacemaker, the one who would avoid a conflict if he could. I assumed your coming home was an attempt to do that. But adopting these kids and caring for them, and now standing up for them…well, I think I admire you more than ever. I would be honored to stand by your side to defend your family.”

“What will Belinda say?” Grant asked.

Garrett shrugged. “She’ll kiss me and wish me well on our adventure. I’ve had to take business trips before, and she’s survived just fine. She won’t mind if I’m gone for a few days. How about Lily? You two have never been apart before?”

Grant frowned. “I hate leaving her, but I want her safe and cared for, and who better to do that than Mother?”

“Mother is in heaven with a houseful like this.”

“Lily doesn’t know about the telegrams.”

“Why?”

“I didn’t want to worry her. She still grieves our son. She didn’t want to take on the kids, but she gave in to my plea on that. She’s never once complained, and the children adore her. While Tobin is not our biological son and no one could replace the child we lost, I believe she has come to love him. I didn’t want to threaten that fragile peace.

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