Texas Honor by Diana Palmer

Author:Diana Palmer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2022-06-29T15:54:14+00:00

CHAPTER TWO

IF MAGGIE HAD thought Janet would just go back home and leave Maggie to follow, she was dead wrong. Janet helped her pack and even drove them to the exclusive boarding school to drop Becky off and tell the office where Maggie could be reached if she was needed.

Mrs. Haynes, who ran the school, was a good friend of the family. It was comforting to Maggie to know that the woman was aware of the situation with Dennis and knew not to let him take the child. She still felt uneasy about leaving Becky, but she needed time to think and plan. If she was to keep her daughter, she had to act quickly.

“I hate leaving you here,” Maggie told the child as she hugged her goodbye. “Becky, I promise you, as soon as school is out, we’ll make some better arrangements, so that you can stay with me all the time.”

“You mustn’t worry, Mama,” Becky said seriously, sounding for all the world like an adult. “I’ll be just fine. And as soon as school is out, you come right back here and get me, all right?”

“All right, darling,” Maggie promised, smothering an amused smile. “I will. Be a good girl.”

Minutes later, Maggie and Janet were on their way to the massive ranch the Colemans owned, which was far to the north of San Antonio, up near Abilene. The nearest town was Junction, a modern little place with just enough stores to qualify for a post office. It even had an airport of sorts.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t get Gabriel to fly me here,” Janet apologized as they sped up the long highway in the sleek silver Lincoln Mark IV that was the older woman’s pride and joy. “But he was busy with roundup and couldn’t be bothered,” she muttered darkly. “After all, I’m just his mother. Why should I come before the cattle? He couldn’t even get a good price for me since I’m too old and tough!”

It was all Maggie could do to keep from laughing. Janet had a dry sense of humor and she was delightful as a companion. Yes, maybe this would turn out for the best after all. It was going to be a nice visit, and she’d be able to put Dennis and the horror of the past into perspective and plan her strategy to keep Becky out of her ex-husband’s clutches. If only it weren’t for Gabriel...

It was spring and already hot in this part of the world, and the ride was tiring despite the air conditioning and the car’s luxurious interior. Janet had to stop frequently for gas and soft drinks and rest rooms. But eventually they passed through the edges of the beautiful hill country, nearing Abilene, and brush turned to lush, cultivated flatland.

“We have two airplanes, after all,” Janet continued her chatter as they drove the final few miles. “Not to mention a helicopter.” She glanced at Maggie. “You’re worn out, aren’t you, dear?” She sighed.

“No, not at all,” Maggie said gently, and even managed to laugh.

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