Home On The Ranch: A Cupid's Bow, Texas Reunion by Tanya Michaels

Author:Tanya Michaels [Michaels, Tanya]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Sensual Story Theme, Hearts Desire, Lifetime Love, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Small Town & Rural Area, Cowboy & Western Romance, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Cupids Bow Texas Series, Home On The Ranch Series, Family & Domestic Life, Young Child-Daughter, Biological Father, Cowboy Fund-Raising Calendar
Publisher: Harlequin Home on the Ranch; Original edition
Published: 2019-05-07T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Although it was a relief to see her brother out of the hospital bed, free of IV tubes and monitor wires, Layla’s heart still twisted at the strain etched into his usually smiling face. With help from friends and family, Suzanne had turned the living room into recovery headquarters. Chris was stationed on the couch, with a remote control, his phone, bottled water and assorted medications all within easy reach. When Layla had arrived twenty minutes ago, he’d joked about the perfect existence—“a beautiful wife and all the binge-watching a man could want”—but he was clearly frustrated by his lack of mobility. He kept staring through the window into the backyard where Addie and Suzanne were blowing bubbles. The twins were napping now, but whenever one of his daughters cried, his jaw tightened, and Layla knew he hated that he wasn’t more help with the babies.

“It’s temporary,” she offered.

He turned back toward her, his expression puzzled. “What were we talking about?”

Nothing really—because he’d trailed off midsentence a few minutes ago, and she’d been trying to decide what to say. She could hardly tell him how she’d spent her day so far, since it had involved taking pictures of Hugh Washington for Project Secret Calendar. “You just had a look on your face like you desperately want to get off the couch, so I was reminding you that before too long, you’ll be on your feet again. Sierra will see to that.”

Layla thought about her new friend’s comments yesterday. I’ve never seen Jace look at anyone the way he was watching you. It was unwise to let the observation make her giddy, yet every time she thought of Sierra’s words, she felt a tingle down to her toes.

“What are you grinning about?” Chris asked suspiciously.

Oops. “Was I? I’m...just really glad you’re out of the hospital.”

He grimaced. “I was, too, at first. But at least in the hospital, there were nurses and staff. I feel awful that Suzanne has to take care of me by herself when she already has her hands full with the twins.”

Layla bit her lip. Did he wonder why she wasn’t spending more time here at the house? Maybe she should tell him about the calendar so he understood that she was trying to help even when she wasn’t present. “Maybe I could make my visits longer. Addie’s kindergarten teacher has been emailing me worksheets, so those might help keep her occu—”

“Not necessary. I was feeling sorry for myself, not trying to inconvenience anyone further. Honestly, I should be counting my blessings that we have so much help. Mom offered to spend the nights here to be on hand for her granddaughters. We haven’t felt desperate enough to take her up on it yet, but it’s nice to know the offer’s there.” He raised an eyebrow. “Speaking of Mom, neither of you has said much about the other one. I was expecting hysterics or outraged monologues...or, at the very least, minor griping. Have y’all reached a truce?”

“Something like that.

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