Inherit A Dream (Sons Of A Gun Book 4) by Brenda Sinclair

Author:Brenda Sinclair [Sinclair, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: frontier small town, losing the family ranch, left desitute and alone, secret helper, family and dreams, being independent, rancher neighbor to the rescue
Publisher: Brenda Mae Sinclair
Published: 2020-04-25T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

July

Violet knocked on the front door of the main house on the Double M next evening, Faith at her side. Each of them held a rhubarb pie in one hand, as promised for dessert.

Simon opened the door and stood staring at Violet, a silly smile on his face. “Come in,” he blurted finally.

Violet nodded. Judging by his expression, he approved of the pale green dress and matching bonnet she’d chosen to wear. More altered hand-me-downs from her mother, but appearing in like-new condition, nonetheless. “Thank you. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone again.”

“Daniel and Iris never visit often enough.” Simon stepped aside, encouraging them to enter.

AJ strode down the hallway. “Violet, how are you?” He hugged her tightly.

“I’m quite fine, thank you. You remember my friend and ranch hand, Faith Harding.” Violet smiled as she spoke.

“I surely do. Glad to have you visit us again, Faith.”

“Mr. McLennon, it’s so nice to see you.”

“Now, Faith, forget that Mr. McLennon nonsense. AJ will do.” He took the pie from her, then reached for the one Violet held. “Let me take these to the kitchen. Simon can show you into the parlor.”

Violet patted her hair and followed Simon and Faith into the parlor where she spotted Daniel and Iris seated on a sofa together. “I cannot believe you’re here,” she said, greeting her childhood friend and his wife.

“Violet. It’s so great to see you again.” Daniel and Violet hugged and he guided her over to the sofa. “You remember Iris. And this is our new daughter, Edna.”

Violet smiled. “It’s nice to see you, Iris. And Edna is so beautiful.”

“Thank you. She’s pretty special,” Iris said, gazing at the little girl in her arms.

“How old is she now?” Violet smiled at the baby with the big blue McLennon eyes like her father.

“Four months in a few days. And growing out of every outfit she owns.” Iris laughed. “But Aunt Amanda brought her some pretty new dresses from her store. She’s a very lucky little girl.”

“Hello, everyone.”

Violet turned at the sound of her brother’s voice. “Roland! I didn’t know you’d be here.”

“Simon told me to come for a home-cooked meal, and you know I never turn down one of Mrs. Sheridan’s suppers.” Roland hugged his sister and then turned to her friend. “Nice seeing you again, Faith.”

Faith blushed while shaking his hand. “Hello. And I have to thank you for saving Moe. I’m pretty fond of him. You’re the best veterinarian within a hundred miles.”

“Thank you.” Roland chuckled. “I’m the one veterinarian within a hundred miles.”

“Don’t listen to him,” Simon chimed in. “He’s wonderful with animals, big or small.”

“Roland, we can’t thank you enough for tending our Thoroughbred mare the other day,” AJ interjected, shaking the vet’s hand. “Willow hasn’t stopped singing your praises. Sunrise seemed in a bad way, but you put our minds to rest that she’ll be fine.”

“Must have eaten something out on the range that gave her a bit of indigestion.” Roland stood hands on hips. “I’ll pop down to the barns and have a chat with Willow.

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