Protecting the Widow's Heart by Lorraine Beatty

Author:Lorraine Beatty
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Ty climbed down the ladder and headed to the garage for a cup of coffee. He was tired, sore and hungry. Mainly he was reliving that kiss. He was supposed to be thinking about his decision, but all he could think about was kissing Ginger again.

He rubbed his forehead, inhaling the cool morning air and taking a quick glance at the Stanton house. The roof was on, ready for felt paper and shingles, and the exterior walls were being covered in insulation board. The weather had cooperated. Now the interior work could get underway, and they could work through the night, if necessary. Which was looking more and more like a distinct possibility.

“Good morning.”

Ty turned around, nearly bumping into Ginger, who stood just outside the garage door. The sight of her made him smile. “Hello. I didn’t expect to see you here.” She smiled back, turning his insides to warm syrup.

“It’s my day to bring breakfast.” She held out a small tray with a variety of goodies. “I made the muffins and sausage balls. The homemade cinnamon rolls are Mrs. Ainsworth’s.”

Ty took a blueberry muffin from the tray, peeled back the paper and took a big bite. He’d had Ginger’s muffins before, and he knew how delicious they were. “You should sell these.”

“Do you think I could make enough to pay for my new transmission?”

“Definitely.”

She glanced toward the house. “How’s it going?

“The roof is on, but we can always use more volunteers. We need help installing the windows and putting on the siding. Even folks willing to clean up would save time.”

“I never imagined it would be so difficult to find volunteers. I’ve already been through the members list. I talked to Jim about it, and he suggested I call Hope Chapel. Mr. Stanton’s brother attends there, and they might be willing to help.”

“Good idea. Be sure to remind them that we don’t always need skilled people, just extra hands.”

“That’s good to know because many are worried they’re not capable with tools.” She smiled again and started to walk away.

“Where you going?”

“You’re not the only hungry man on this job.”

He watched her stroll toward the house, offering the tray of goodies to the crew. To a man, they all smiled when they looked at her.

After grabbing a large cup of coffee, Ty left the food table and headed across the yard. His gaze sought out Ginger, and he found her standing on the far side of the house talking to Shaw McKinney. Something in the way the carpenter was leaning toward her sent a finger of irritation down Ty’s spine. Ginger was smiling. Shaw laughed and bent toward her. Ty set his jaw. Ginger nodded, laughing out loud at something Shaw said. The sound of her laughter landed with a thud in his chest.

Ginger waved at Shaw, then walked back toward him. Ty’s gaze darted between Shaw, who was watching her walk away, and Ginger, who had a silly smile on her face. She stopped in front of him and held out the tray.

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