Snowflakes Over Primrose Woods by Jill Steeples

Author:Jill Steeples [Steeples, Jill]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Boldwood Books

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‘My feet are absolutely killing me. We must have seen over half a dozen houses today,’ said Katy. ‘Poor Bill didn’t know what he was letting himself in for when he agreed to come along with me.’

‘Thank him for me, won’t you?’ said Brad, through the computer screen. ‘You’ll have to send me over the details.’

‘I will. The trouble is, properties are being snapped up just as soon as they come on to the market. The agent says if there’s something we like, then really we need to be putting in an offer there and then if we want any chance of securing it.’

‘Honestly, Katy, I trust you to make that decision. If it’s the right size and in the right location and within our budget, then go for it. It’s only a stop-gap, somewhere to rent for six months or so, until we can find something more permanent.’

That was easy for Brad to say from the other side of the world, soaking up the sunshine. Didn’t he realise just how stressful it was trying to find somewhere to live? If he was only here, then the task would be so much simpler. She found the responsibility overwhelming. What if she made the wrong decision and they ended up somewhere that didn’t work for Brad or the children?

‘How’s work going?’ she asked, masking her irritation. ‘Do you have a date yet as to when you’ll be able to get home?’

Well, it had been a couple of days since she’d last asked, even though she hated badgering Brad. She was anxious to have her husband back as soon as possible. Initially, when she’d returned from Australia, Brad had told her he’d be following in a couple of months’ time, but that timescale hadn’t changed at all in the intervening weeks.

‘After Christmas, I’ll have a better idea of when I can get away. I know it seems like a long time, but I promise you I’ll be home just as soon as I can.’

It seemed like a lifetime away. She was cross with herself for feeling this way. For being so needy and impatient. She’d always wanted to be a wife and mother. It was what she’d dreamed of, so why couldn’t she just take everything in her stride and be happy with her lot?

‘Come on,’ said Brad, picking up on her low mood from across the miles. ‘You and the kids will have a great Christmas from the sound of things. Just concentrate on enjoying yourself and then we can worry about everything else in the new year.’

‘I feel bad that you’re out there on your own. I miss you so much.’

‘I know that, and I miss you too, but it can’t be helped. Besides, we’ll still be seeing each other on Christmas Day. I know a Zoom call can’t match seeing each other in person, but it’s the next best thing and I can’t wait to see the kids open their presents. Honestly, Katy, we’ll be back together before you know it, and all this will be forgotten about.

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