Her New Amish Family by Carrie Lighte

Author:Carrie Lighte
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-02-04T20:38:17+00:00

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Seth had been walking behind Trina and he noticed something was off about her gait and the way she was speaking, so when she staggered he was right there to keep her from falling and hitting her head. She collapsed backward into his arms and he gently lowered her to the ground. Kneeling beside her, he forcefully jiggled her arm.

“Trina, wake up. Trina, open your eyes,” he said loudly. She immediately blinked and lifted her hand to rub her eyes. She couldn’t have been out for more than a few seconds, but he needed to be sure she was alright. “Trina, who am I? Can you tell me my name?”

“You don’t know?” she asked, a wry smile flickering across her pale face. “Seth Helmuth,” she said to his satisfaction. “I’m alright. I have a koppweh, that’s all.” She groaned when she tried to sit up. This time, Seth didn’t ask permission to take her home. He simply swept her up in his arms and carried her to his house, despite her protests and Fannie’s pouting. He didn’t set her down until he’d settled her into a rocking chair near the fire in his parlor.

“What happened?” Martha asked as she followed them from the kitchen, wringing her hands. The house smelled of cookies, not of smoke. That was at least one good thing. Seth relayed what had occurred while the children added their comments and Fannie remained silent, warming her hands by the stove as if she’d been the one who’d waded through the water to rescue Tanner.

“I’m fine,” Trina said when they finished talking. “I think Seth wanted to prove to Fannie how strong he is by carrying me, that’s all.”

Seth knew Trina was attempting to smooth things over between him and Fannie, and he appreciated the gesture, especially considering how rude Fannie had been to her. He suggested Fannie should take the children into the kitchen to have some cookies and put on tea. Then he told his grandmother, “Trina needs something dry to wear.”

“I’ll say she does,” Martha said, pressing her hand to Trina’s forehead. “This maedel is cold and clammy. How long was she unconscious? We ought to take her to the doctor.”

Seth was hesitant. On a Sunday, the only doctor they could take her to was in the ER at the hospital in Highland Springs. Ever since Freeman ran off with Kristine and she resumed her job as a nurse, Seth worried he might bump into one of their friends at the hospital, even though Freeman and Kristine had long since moved out of the area. Seth didn’t want anyone to inquire about his brother and stir up sad memories.

“Neh, no doctor,” Trina insisted. “I’m fine, really. I just need some sleep.”

Seth was relieved but still felt concerned. “What about your friend Ethan? Can we ask him to take a look at you? I’ll use the phone shanty to call him, unless you know where he lives.”

“I do, but please don’t bother yourself,” Trina said weakly.

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