Love's Challenge by Aubrey Wynne

Author:Aubrey Wynne [Wynne, Aubrey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781946560063
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2017-11-13T06:00:00+00:00

It was the best Christmas morning Laura ever had. Without siblings, she had missed watching the joy on another child’s face as they opened presents. Leroy was thrilled with his toy, and pulled the little wooden dog around the house, giggling at the spring tail that bounced back and forth.

“It’s time to get dressed for church, Leroy.” She smiled at his instant pout and drooped shoulders.

“Do I gotta? It’s Christmas!”

“Exactly. That’s why you gotta,” she answered, hands on her hips as turning to Joey. “Both of you!”

A knock on the door gave Leroy his chance to pick up Snoopy and make a run for it. Joey opened the door to reveal Shirley, holding a casserole dish.

“Merry Christmas!” And she whooshed in as if she’d been invited.

“Sorry I’m running late, honey.” She gave Laura a kiss on the cheek and continued into the kitchen. “Max, come here so I can give you the directions on heating this breakfast casserole.”

Tears stung Laura’s eyes, and she realized how disappointed she would have been without her mother today. “Mom, you didn’t have to—”

“Pish-posh. Just because I’m married to a stubborn old goat, doesn’t mean I’m missing the holiday with my little girl and her new family.” She hugged Joe then Laura. “I compromised. I spent Christmas Eve with Glenn and told him if I had to spend another day looking at his sullen face, I’d commit myself. So here I am, preserving my sanity.”

“And we’re happy to have you, Shirley,” Max chimed in. “Mrs. Avery brought over some biscuits yesterday. I’ll whip up some sausage gravy to go with them while y’all are at church.”

“It’s settled then. Joe, you can carry the gifts from the car when we get back.”

“Yes, ma’am.” He put his arm around Laura and pulled her close. “And thank you. From both of us.”

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