Molly's Story by Chloe Emile

Author:Chloe Emile [Emile, Chloe]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Chloe Emile Romance

Chapter Nine

The day finally arrived when both sets of parents were planning to meet to finalize the wedding plans. Braxton and his parents arrived late in the afternoon because Carter had last-minute documents he needed to sign and have completed before the judge. As they got off the train, the argument Susanne Calhan had started in New York was still happening.

“The one day I ask you to take a small caseload so we can arrive before everyone sits down to eat, and you decide you had to take a full caseload. Honestly, Carter, sometimes I feel we’re just around as ornaments to you. Your real love is the firm.”

Brax interrupted. “Mother, I know you’re upset, but can we end this until we get on the train again to go back home?”

Susanne sighed. “Of course. At least I can be civil, even if your father can’t.”

“I’ll get the carriage at the livery,” Brax said. “If you wait here, I’ll be right back.”

Brax took off down the street to Teal’s livery, glad to be away from the parental bickering, if only temporarily.

The old man was outside the stable door. “Hey, young fella, how are you? Need a carriage?”

“Yes, I do, Mr. Teal. I also have some people I want you to meet. Would you come up to the train station with me?”

“Well, sonny, I’m not really dressed to meet anyone. Could we make it another time?”

“It’s really important, Mr. Teal.”

“Well, if it’s that important to you, sure I’ll come up.”

The two made their way up the street.

As they approached, Carter recognized the old man. He ran up to him. “Ray, Ray Teal!”

The old man blinked at Carter, then recognized him, too. He broke out into a wide grin. “Carter, well bless my soul. It’s been too many years, boy.”

“That it has, Ray. Tell me, is the missus around? I’d love to see her.”

The old man’s eyes got moist. “No, son, she passed on about four years ago.”

Brax saw that even his father had a tear in his eye when he heard that.

“She was a lovely lady,” Carter said. “I would be lost if it wasn’t for her that night. She sat up and listened to me. I have so much to thank her for. I wouldn’t have my son, and I wouldn’t be who I am.”

Both men bowed their heads, remembering the lady they’d both loved.

“Ray.” Carter looked up. “I want you to meet the gal I went looking for.”

“Your boy tells me you found her. How I wish the missus was here. She would have loved to meet her.”

They went to the platform where Susanne was standing.

“Susanne,” Carter called. “I would like you to meet the man who helped me find you some years ago.”

Susanne looked at the old man approaching and immediately recognized a kind soul. She offered him her hand. “May I say thank you. I know it’s been a long time coming to you, but thank you so much.”

Ray blushed. “Shucks, ma’am, it wasn’t all that much. It

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