Mistletoe Madness by Abby Everheart

Author:Abby Everheart
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romantic Comedy, Clean Romance, Sweet Romance, Small Town Romance, Christmas Romance
Publisher: Abby Everheart
Published: 2022-10-27T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

The sound of a vehicle crunching through the snow on the driveway caught Valerie’s attention and she stopped her brushing of the ponies to go see who it was. She had to push her way out of the circle of ponies since they were all crowding around her to get scratches and brushed, and most likely, because she had carrot pieces in her pocket that she handed out now and again as a bribe.

Two doors slammed as Valerie got closer and, rounding the goat barn, she saw two women heading for the house, hands full of...something.

“Good afternoon,” she called.

They turned. One was familiar, the other less so, but not a complete stranger. Liddy from the general store and...Valerie couldn’t place the beautiful woman, blond hair in a long braid across her shoulder in front, and a petite face with long lashes and big blue eyes. Valerie would have found it easy to dislike her on sight, but the kindness in her eyes and the smile pulling on her full lips promised she was much kinder than one expected someone with that type of beauty to be.

Liddy was carrying something, but managed to get one arm free to wrap around Valerie.

“We heard what happened,” she said, squeezing tight.

“And we wanted to see what we can do to help you out around here,” the other woman said, offering a big, friendly smile in lieu of a hug. Valerie had the distinct feeling she knew this woman, but couldn’t place her.

“We also brought some food and are here to help with whatever needs to be done,” Liddy added.

“Oh, wow.” Valerie touched her chest, grateful for their kindness. “That’s so nice of you. Come on in.” She led them to the house, opening the doors so they could get in with their items.

Once they were inside, with the food on the kitchen counter, Valerie offered them something to drink, but they declined.

“What do you need help with?” the other woman, the one who seemed so familiar it was driving Valerie nuts, asked.

“Actually, I already fed and watered the animals and have done some pen cleaning, so I think we’re all set.”

They both stared at her, mouths agape.

“What?”

“Well, we just thought...” Liddy trailed off and looked to her friend for help.

“You haven’t been here in so long and, being a city girl, we thought you would need a ton of help without Martha here. Plus, we were hoping you’d update us on how Martha is,” the other woman said bluntly.

Valerie almost laughed. It was true. She would have been surprised herself only a week ago if she knew she’d be by herself, doing all this and actually getting it done.

Liddy put up a hand as if trying to placate and said, “Not that there’s anything wrong with being a city girl. It’s just that life here is so different and difficult many times and working a farm is so much hard work...”

Valerie stepped forward and gave her a hug, silencing Liddy’s attempt at softening her friend’s words.

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