Sawyer (Bachelors And Babies Book 6) by Winnie Griggs

Author:Winnie Griggs [Griggs, Winnie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Victorian Era, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Frontier-Pioneer Era, Cowboy & Western Romance, Hearts Desire, American West, Clean & Wholesome, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Love Inspired, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area, Cross Country Travel, Multi-Author Collection, Bachelors And Babies, Family & Domestic Life-Young Child-Orphaned Infant & Kid Brother
Publisher: WinOver
Published: 2019-11-01T04:00:00+00:00

As Sawyer ate his surprisingly tasty supper, he mulled over what she’d said about Henry not being welcomed by the other kids at school. It reminded him of the way Lanny had been treated back when they were kids. His brother had been mocked and teased unmercifully by some of the bullies, and even the less vindictive kids had ignored or looked down on him. It had made Sawyer so furious he’d wanted to fight those battles on his brother’s behalf.

But his parents had forbidden him from doing so.

“You should look after your brother, sure,” his father had said, “but blacking someone’s eye won’t make them like him more.”

“But it might make them leave him alone,” Sawyer had insisted.

“Just let your brother know he has someone he can always count on,” his mother added, “and that will be enough to take the sting out of the other children’s teasing.”

Of course, a lot of the teasing and jibes had gone right over Lanny’s head.

That wouldn’t be the case with Henry. And he didn’t have anyone to watch out for him except his sister, and she couldn’t go to school with him.

It wasn’t right the boy couldn’t go to school though.

And apparently Emma Jean hadn’t gone to school either. Strange that he hadn’t realized that before. Of course, she was probably eight or so years behind him. Still—

She cleared her throat, interrupting his thoughts. “I hope you don’t mind, but Henry and I moved the crib into the room Henry will be sleeping in.” She bounced AJ on her lap, securing him with one hand while she ate with the other. “He knows what to do if AJ wakes during the night. And if he can’t quiet him, he’ll come fetch you. So you can sleep knowing AJ’s cries won’t go unheard.”

Sawyer still had his doubts about Henry’s ability on that front, but he’d promised to give it a try, so he merely nodded.

When he’d finished eating, he pushed back from the table. “Thank you for fixing supper. It was mighty tasty.”

She pinkened prettily at the compliment. “I’m glad you enjoyed it. There’s more if you’re still hungry.”

“I’m good.” Sawyer carried his dishes to the washbasin, then frowned as he looked out the window. The storm didn’t show any signs of letting up. “The rain’s still coming down at a fair rate out there.”

Emma Jean didn’t seem unduly concerned. “It’s only water,” she said as she placed AJ back in his basket. “And it won’t be the first time I’ve gotten a bit wet.”

Henry was a bit more alarmed. “But the road—”

“I’ll be fine Henry.” Emma Jean’s firm words were accompanied by a don’t argue look aimed at her brother.

What had Henry been about to say? Sawyer dredged up what he knew about where the Gilley place was located. Out past the east edge of town, he thought, on a little-traveled side road. He’d never been out that way himself.

Perhaps he should loan her his slicker and hat.

She turned back to him. “As soon as I get the kitchen set to rights, I’ll be on my way.

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