Mercy's Gift by Cyndi Raye

Author:Cyndi Raye [Raye, Cyndi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, american historical romance, western, pioneer & froniter, frontier & pioneer, inspirational, victorian, historical western, western romance, united states, American, Wild West, single author, chirstian romance
Published: 2019-04-24T05:00:00+00:00

Martha’s words made her blush. “Even so, I worry that he will leave here when he finds the right position. So, I don’t want to tell him my true feelings, though he did mention something the other night about me being the one for him.”

“What!”

“Well, through a closed door. He doesn’t know I heard him.”

“You haven’t told him you know how he feels? Oh, Mercy! He is clearly in love with you. What are you waiting on?”

“I’m not sure. It’s a long story.”

“Well, I’ve got plenty of time. We’ll talk tomorrow since your doctor is back. I see him coming down the street.”

Mercy looked out the window and watched Frank swaggering down the street like he owned Tall Pines Lane. She gave Martha a quick smile. “He sure does have the looks, doesn’t he?”

“If you like his type,” Martha laughed. “I best be heading home to Carson.”

Frank came inside, a frown on his brow. He nodded to the ladies before looking around the newly washed parlor. “It’s starting to smell so much cleaner in here. Thank you, ladies.”

“I must be getting back home to Carson, Dr. Mason. Is there anything else you need from me today?”

Frank shook his head. “Not that I can think of. We’ll start again at seven sharp tomorrow morning. You can bring Carson if you need to. I have plenty of books to keep him occupied.”

“Thank you, sir. I may have to do that.” The door closed softly when Martha left. Mercy gathered up the bucket and took it out back to dump the water. When she came back inside, Frank still stood in the same place, staring at the wall of the far side of the parlor.

“Is everything okay, Frank. You look perplexed.”

He turned to her, a serious look on his face. Was he going to fire her? Already? She put the bucket away and wiped her hands, worried now that she did something wrong.

“We need to converse, Mercy. Do you mind taking a seat?”

“Certainly.” She sat on the edge of the settee in the parlor. Frank sat beside her and took her hand. Oh dear, here it comes! He’s been gone all afternoon. What did he want to tell her?

“You’re not going to be pleased when I tell you this, but I had to go see the sheriff today.”

Relief struck her like a fast-moving winter storm. “You’re not firing me, then?”

He smiled. “No, Mercy. I’d never fire you.”

“Will you tell me what is wrong?”

When Frank looked into her eyes, she realized he was deeply concerned. “I went to speak with Thomas Rider, and his reaction to you not coming today has me worried about you going back there.”

The moment Frank mentioned Thomas Rider’s name, her shoulders tensed and she began to bite the inside of her mouth. “What did he say? Or do?”

Frank hesitated, as if he didn’t want to tell her at first. “He was angry that you hadn’t shown up today and informed me that I can’t keep you away from him.”

Her hand flew to her throat.

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