Love & Chocolate: Valentine's Day (Holidays In Hallbrook Book 4) by Elsie Davis

Author:Elsie Davis [Davis, Elsie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Holidays In Hallbrook Series, Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Beautiful & Feisty
Publisher: Sweet Promise Press
Published: 2020-01-31T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

“Grandpa? Where are you?” Amanda rushed through the front door and into the living room. Not seeing her grandfather, she ran to the kitchen. Still no sign of him. She started up the stairs, her adrenaline spiking when he didn’t answer, fear forming a lump in her throat. She hadn’t been there for her mother when she died, and Amanda was all the family grandpa had left. It was her job to take care of him. She owed that much to her mother’s sweet memory.

“Grandpa?”

“I’m right here. Quit your hollering.” At the sound of his voice, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Amanda met him at the top of the stairs. “What are you doing up here? I thought you said you didn’t feel well, and you’d wait for me on the sofa and not overdo things until I could check on you.” His color looked a little off. She felt the top of his forehead to see if he was feverish.

“I’ve felt better. I’m a grown man and can make my own decisions.” He pulled back when she started to roll up his sleeve.

“I just want to take your pulse, for heaven’s sake. So, you’re not having any chest pains now, and you don’t feel lightheaded? I still think you should’ve called an ambulance and let the hospital check you out.” They walked backed down the stairs, Amanda keeping a close eye on the stubborn mule.

“And I told you that you’re worrying too much. It’s just a case of indigestion. For all I know, it’s the cheesy pasta casserole you dropped off last night. I ate it for lunch. Maybe it’s your cooking that’s the problem.” He chuckled.

Amanda didn’t laugh. “Now’s not the time to joke about things like that. This could have been serious. And you need to pay attention, especially at your age.”

“Humph. I’m in good shape for a man my age, so quit acting like a mother hen. I appreciate you coming over to check on me. You’re a sweet girl, Amanda, but I only called you as a precaution, because I’m being careful. The ambulance would have been overkill. I’m not senile yet, young lady. Now that you’ve seen for yourself that I’m fine, I’m sure you can find better things to do.” He sat in his recliner and picked up the newspaper.

“You know I’d rather be here with you or at the bakery. And I’ve been at the bakery all day, so you’re the lucky winner of my time.” She’d loved every minute with her grandpa when she was growing up, and that hadn’t changed. He’d been the only male role model in her life after her father left.

“You’re just sticking around to keep an eye on me. You can’t fool an old man.” He shook his head and chuckled.

“Or maybe, I fancy beating you at checkers,” she teased, relieved his sense of humor had returned. He really was okay.

“Once in a while, you get lucky, but I don’t think tonight’s going to be your night.

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