Lawfully Matched, Justified, and Redeemed by Lorana Hoopes

Author:Lorana Hoopes [Hoopes, Lorana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: The Lawkeepers
Published: 2018-07-20T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Emma couldn’t believe how her sisters had embarrassed her, but she also couldn’t deny the excitement she felt about showing William the town. Would it be possible he could fall in love with it and decide to stay?

“What would you like to see?” she asked as they stepped onto the porch. The morning sun was warm, but not hot yet, and a light breeze rustled the leaves of the trees. “I don’t want you out for long since it’s your first bit of exercise.”

“Why don’t you show me one of your favorite spots?” William asked.

Emma’s brow wrinkled in thought. What were her favorite spots? The church for sure. Maybe the large lavender Crape Myrtle tree she had often liked to read under when she was younger. And of course, the sage fields. No one should miss their majestic bloom.

“Alright, I’ll take you through downtown to one of my favorite spots. That way you can see the rest of the town on the way, but if you get tired and need to rest, be sure to let me know. My father would have my hide if I had you out and about too soon and caused damage.”

A playful smile pulled at William’s lips. “I promise to be a model patient, Nurse, and tell you when I need a rest.”

Emma blushed at the tone in William’s voice. Was he simply teasing her, or could there be feelings behind his words?

She led the way off the porch and towards town. Doc Moore’s house was on the opposite side of town from the saloon and Emma was happy to be able to avoid the place. Not only was it a morally decrepit den, but she figured William wouldn’t enjoy a reminder of his injury there.

On their side of town was the schoolhouse, a large building that at this point still held only one room, but Emma had heard the men in town talking about the need to build a separation in the room. “This is our schoolhouse,” Emma said. “It’s quiet today as it’s Saturday, but I really don’t know how Margaret Goodman keeps up with all the children. It can be awfully noisy during lunch time.”

“I bet,” William said chuckling.

The church appeared next, it’s white exterior gleaming in the sun. “This is one of my favorite places,” Emma said to William. “I’ve always loved this building. It’s like I feel God stands at the door welcoming us each week.” Emma noticed that William glanced quickly at the building and then away. Again, she wondered what pain had distanced him from God.

“This is the cafe,” Emma said as they neared the next establishment. “We don’t often eat here as it is too expensive to feed a family of six, but Pa took us once for a special treat. And, the food is excellent.” Her smile froze on her face though when Carl exited the restaurant and looked up at them.

“Oh, so too busy to ride with me, but not too busy to show some stranger around our town?” Carl asked with a sneer.

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