Maggie's Strength by Kimberly Grist

Author:Kimberly Grist [Grist, Kimberly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Forget Me Not Romances, an imprint of Winged Publications
Published: 2019-06-03T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

It didn’t escape Maggie’s attention that Amanda’s cousin positioned herself next to B.J. prior to lunch, managing to sit next to him during the meal. “I think it’s wonderful the way you took the time away from your work as a physician to help this poor family.” Victoria batted her eyelashes. “But surely you could have let the others handle the more primitive tasks. A man of your status should stand back and make himself available in case of injury.”

“I’m thankful the project was so well organized that there were no accidents or need for my medical expertise.” B.J. smiled at Victoria. “Besides I’ve enjoyed the camaraderie and the delicious food you ladies prepared.”

Emma met Maggie’s stare and rolled her eyes. “Dinner was certainly delicious. I saw some desserts that caught my eye. Did you make something special, Miss Wilson?” Emma asked sweetly.

Maggie coughed and her eyes watered. “Excuse me.” She rose from the bench.

“Are you alright?” B.J’s dark eyebrows drew together.

“I’m fine.” Maggie waved her hand and strode toward the house.

“Let me come with you.” Emma followed. She took Maggie’s arm and whispered in her ear. “She’s latched on to him like a tick under a cow’s ear.”

Maggie giggled and choked again. Emma patted her back with a bit more force than necessary. They paused on the steps. “You gave me the perfect excuse to leave. That woman about made me lose my lunch.”

“Oh, Emma, stop.” Maggie laughed and wiped her eyes. She tilted her head slightly to look over her shoulder. Victoria blushed and appeared to touch B.J.’s arm, then smiled coyly at something the sawmill owner said.

“Appears to me she and her cousin graduated from the same finishing school. They’re both the perfect picture of modesty and decorum and about as useless as a gun without a trigger.” Emma’s mouth formed a grim line.

“They certainly are beautiful.” Maggie choked. “The men seem to enjoy their company.”

“Not all of them.” Leo appeared and flashed a wide grin.

Maggie’s hand went to her chest. “Goodness, you surprised me.”

“Don’t get her coughing again.” Emma pounded Maggie’s back and spoke softly. “What is it about women like that? Why do they attract men so?”

Leo pulled on his ear. “Well, she’s pretty, but too much like her cousin for me. I was invited over to dinner to meet her about a month ago. Before I knew it, we were on a first-name basis and she had me sitting in the parlor helping wrap yarn into a ball. It was the longest night of my life.”

Maggie laughed. “I can’t imagine you sitting long enough for something like that.”

His blue eyes twinkled. “Like I said, she’s pretty.”

Emma looked toward the hand-hewn beams of the porch ceiling. “Men.”

Leo shrugged. He offered an arm to Emma and Maggie. “Why don’t you ladies let me escort you to the dessert table? The judging for the best pie is about to be announced and Emma’s husband is going to need some support after he announces the winner. That is, unless he can figure out some way to share one prize with about twenty women.

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