Her Christmas Miracle: Holiday Romance by Grace Cassidy

Author:Grace Cassidy [Cassidy, Grace]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-11-27T23:00:00+00:00

THE END

The Deputy’s Bride

Chapter 1

For the first time in half a year she felt a glimmer of hope. A tiny inkling that her prayers were soon to be answered and everything would be good once again. The only thing Louise Parker wanted now, more than anything else, was to be free of the grief she’d been living under. And to be able to leave her father’s home once more—permanently this time. No, she wasn’t unhappy living with her parents, but she didn’t hold a fondness for the circumstances that had brought her back to their home.

Walking several paces behind the older couple on the way home from Sunday services, she held onto her five-year-old son’s hand. In her free hand was what she believed to be the answer she’d been seeking. She hadn’t intended to become pensive, however she couldn’t help thinking how things had been good for most of her life. At the tender age of seventeen she’d married her childhood sweetheart, followed by the birth of Dylan soon after she’d become eighteen. Allen had been a good husband and father, but an influenza epidemic the past winter had been ruthless in weakening his health, and now he was in Heaven with the Lord.

“What has you so preoccupied, dear?” Her mother’s soft voice pierced through the thick veil of her thoughts. “I do hope you’re not still fretting about Allen. He’s living in eternal peace now.”

Louise lifted her gaze and noted they’d stopped outside the door of their home, then peered into her mother’s eyes. Yes, the woman seemed truly concerned.

“I’m fine, Mother. I promise.” She did her best to plaster a happy smile on her face, but somehow it felt awkward. “After brunch, I’d like to discuss something with you.”

Mother’s hazel eyes brightened as though lit from within by the sun itself. “Certainly, dear. If there is anything I can do to help, I’m more than willing to do it.” The smile on her face confirmed the fact.

She couldn’t stop herself from matching the grin. “Thank you. I don’t intend to be presumptuous, but I do depend on the kind charity you and Father have shown me.”

“Nonsense, dear.” The older woman gave a dismissive wave with her hand. “You are our child, Dylan is our grandchild, and we’re happy you’re both here. We wouldn’t have it any other way.”

“I agree with your mother.” Did Father’s voice sound a bit thick with emotion? It certainly seemed so. “Now, let us get inside to our meal before we melt out here in this infernal heat.” He turned and stepped through the doorway. It was his way of saying there would be no further discussion on the matter.

Entering the house after her parents, Louise let Dylan’s hand slip from hers, then laid the folded papers on the side table near the door. In less than a second, the boy trotted with excitement to his grandmother’s side. With a gentle tug on her dress, he asked the question he seemed unable to hold any longer.

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