The Magic of Summer: A Sweet Small Town Romance (Love on Anchor Lane Book 1) by Leeanna Morgan

Author:Leeanna Morgan [Morgan, Leeanna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rogan Press
Published: 2023-12-29T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

As Daniella paced anxiously in her parents’ living room, her mind was full of worry and concern for Owen. Every vehicle that drove along the street drew her gaze, each one heightening the knot of anxiety in her stomach. She couldn’t shake off the fear that Owen’s struggles had pushed him to a breaking point.

Suddenly, the sound of a truck pulling into the driveway caught her attention. Peering out, she saw Harrison’s truck, with Owen getting out of the passenger side. Relief washed through her, and she rushed to the door, flinging it open just as Owen made his way up the path.

“What were you doing around Flathead Lake? You should have told Mom and Dad where you were going.”

“It’s nice to see you, too,” Owen told her. “I’m thirty-six-years-old, Daniella. I can look after myself.”

Daniella’s parents rushed onto the driveway.

“We’re glad you’re home safe and sound,” Lynda said. She hugged Owen close, then sent him one of her ferocious scowls. “Next time, tell us where you’re going. And take your cell phone. You could have fallen down a bank and hurt yourself.”

“I left a note on the kitchen counter,” Owen said with a confused frown. “I told you exactly where I was going and when I’d return. Didn’t you see it?”

Daniella’s father cleared his throat. “It could have been me,” he muttered. “I cleaned the counter this morning and threw out a pile of old newspapers and flyers. It must’ve been mixed up in that.”

Daniella sighed. It was no wonder Owen was a little annoyed. “Well, I’m just happy you’re here,” she said to her brother. She looked at Harrison. “Thanks for bringing Owen home. Do you want to have a cup of coffee with us?”

“I’d like to, but there are a few things I need to do tonight.” He handed Owen a piece of paper. “That’s the date and location of the meeting I was telling you about.”

Owen put the piece of paper in his pocket without looking at it. “Thanks. I appreciate the lift home.”

“Anytime,” Harrison said. “I’d better get going.”

Daniella followed him to his truck. He looked as though he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. “Harrison?”

“Mmm?”

“Do you need a hug?”

Harrison hesitated before turning to face her. There was a moment of vulnerability in his eyes that Daniella hadn’t seen before.

“Sure,” he said, his voice a low rumble, almost a whisper.

She stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him. His body was tense at first, but then she felt him relax, felt the sigh he released as if letting go of a burden too heavy to bear alone. They stood there on the driveway and, in that embrace, Daniella hoped to convey not only her gratitude but also her understanding and support.

After a moment, Harrison stepped back, his usual composure slipping back into place. “Thank you,” he said, offering her a small, grateful smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “I needed that more than I realized.”

Daniella nodded, her heart aching for him.

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