Sisters of Holmes County - 03 - A Sister's Hope by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Author:Wanda E. Brunstetter [Brunstetter, Wanda E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Historical
ISBN: 9781607420484
Google: OxrDzc47UrkC
Amazon: 1620291762
Goodreads: 7131018
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Published: 2008-01-01T06:00:00+00:00

As Rosemary placed her breakfast dishes in the sink, she decided it might be a good time to pay a call on Sheriff Osborn. She’d gone there a few weeks ago, but he hadn’t been in his office. Since then, her brother’s fence had been cut, and she was determined to see the sheriff.

She glanced out the window and noticed that it had finally quit snowing. Hopefully, the roads had been cleared enough so she could make the trip to town without any problems. Maybe I’ll stop by and see Ruth on my way, she decided. It had been awhile since they’d had a good visit, and she wanted to see how Ruth was getting along with her new family.

Half an hour later, Rosemary pulled her car into the Wengerds’ driveway and headed for the back door. Ruth answered her knock, red-faced and teary-eyed.

“Ruth, what’s wrong? Have you been crying?”

Ruth nodded and hiccupped on a sob. “I’m afraid I’ll never be a good stepmother.”

Rosemary stepped into the house and shut the door. Then she put her arm around Ruth’s waist and led her to the kitchen. “What’s troubling you?” she asked, guiding Ruth into a chair.

Ruth took a napkin and wiped her nose. “I. . .I had another run-in with Gideon this morning.”

“What happened?”

“I asked him to take out the garbage, and when he didn’t do it right away, I asked him again.” Ruth dabbed at the tears running down her cheeks. “Then he reminded me that I’m not his mudder and said I shouldn’t be telling him what to do.”

Rosemary’s forehead wrinkled. “What did Abe have to say about his son speaking to you that way?”

“He’d already gone out to his harness shop, so he didn’t hear Gideon’s belligerent tone.” Ruth drew in a shaky breath. “I’m trying so hard to get through to Gideon, but he just won’t respond to me.”

Rosemary gave Ruth’s shoulder a gentle squeeze. “I know this is a difficult situation, but don’t give up. Keep reaching out to the boy.”

“I’ve been trying to, but he’s not making it easy.”

“Mammi.” Little Molly toddled into the room.

“Come here, sweet girl,” Ruth said, holding her arms out to the child.

“Mammi,” the little girl said again as Ruth lifted her onto her lap. She smiled at Rosemary. “Would you like a cup of coffee or some tea?”

Rosemary nodded. “I could use something hot to drink before I head out again. It’s pretty nippy this morning.”

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