Texas Orchids (The Devil's Horn Ranch Series) by Samantha Christy

Texas Orchids (The Devil's Horn Ranch Series) by Samantha Christy

Author:Samantha Christy [Christy, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-06-16T23:00:00+00:00


Chapter Nineteen

Maddox

Andie knocks on the back door at seven. What I see takes my breath away. She’s wearing a sheer top that reveals the black tank underneath, jean shorts, and cowboy boots. Holy god. Cowboy boots have never looked so sexy.

“Cat got your tongue?”

I try to stop staring but can’t. “I’ve never seen your legs before. You’re always wearing jeans.”

“Have to for work, but the nights are getting a lot warmer.” She looks past me. “Can I come in?”

I chuckle. “Right.” I open the screen and move out of the way, grabbing a treat and throwing it on the back steps for Beau.

She takes her hat off. I put it on an empty peg by the door.

“Granddad told me you tried to give him Vivian’s hat. That was really nice of you.”

“I don’t understand why he didn’t take it.”

“Maybe he sensed it wasn’t time for you to let it go.”

I motion to the table. “Have a seat. We can eat before we tackle everything.”

I get the pizza box warming in the oven. “I figured you for a pepperoni and veggie girl, but just in case, I ordered half with only cheese.”

“I’ll eat anything but anchovies and pineapple.”

I make a face. “You and me both. Wine?”

“Sure. I have a feeling we might need a glass or two to get through tonight. Are you sure you’re ready to do this?”

“It has to be done sooner or later, and with Aaron coming, I figured now was a good time.”

“Your dad didn’t want to be here for it?”

“He took some things with him the last time he was here. He asked me to box up most of the family photos and save any nice jewelry for my sisters. The rest, her clothes and stuff, can be donated.”

“It’s what she would have wanted.”

I put plates on the table and fill up our glasses. “I really like your granddad.”

“He likes you, too.”

“What did he say about your inheritance?”

“I haven’t told him yet.”

I’m surprised. “Why not?”

“I want to do something nice for him. If he knew about the money, he’d insist I use it all for myself.”

“What do you want to do?”

“I’m not sure yet. I’d love to get him out of the retirement home. I know it’s a nice place, but he misses being around horses. I’ve been thinking about getting us a house with a stable where I can keep Baby Blue. I could have help come in a few hours a day to make sure his needs are met.”

“There are three bedrooms in the guesthouse, you know. Why not have him come stay with you? If it’s horses you want him around, there are a hundred and eighty of them just steps away, and there are plenty of people on the ranch who can pop in and make sure he has everything he needs.”

“I don’t want to move him twice. I’m only here until the Victor thing is over.”

“You can stay as long as you like, Andie. I’m not going to kick you out when they haul that lowlife to jail.



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