Their Forever Home_A Clean Romance by Syndi Powell

Author:Syndi Powell [Powell, Syndi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Clean & Wholesome, Family Life, General, Contemporary
ISBN: 9781488039904
Google: aS2EDwAAQBAJ
Amazon: B07MW7W5KP
Goodreads: 43601483
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-09-01T00:00:00+00:00

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“JOHN, WAKE UP.”

Reluctantly, he opened his eyes to find his personal tormentor standing over him. “Again?”

“Every two hours. What month is it?”

“June.” He closed his eyes again. “See you in two hours.”

Moments later, he heard his name again. Groaning, he opened his eyes. “I thought you were going to let me sleep.”

“It’s been two hours. What day is it?”

“Is it after midnight?”

“It’s almost four.”

“Then it’s Monday. Can I go back to sleep?”

He resumed his dream about trying to go through a room while being hit by wood planks. One hit him on the back of the head, and he sat up, gasping. Ugh, he shouldn’t have done that so fast. It felt like ice picks had stabbed him in the nape of his neck and both eyes.

The bedroom door swung open, and light from the hallway spilled inside. “Are you okay, John? I heard you shouting.”

“Just a dream.” She leaned over and put her hand on his forehead. He reached up and put a hand over hers. “Really. I’m fine.”

“It’s time for more pain medication. And you need to take those antibiotics.” She left the bedroom and returned moments later with a glass of water. She handed it to him and shook out the required tablets into her hand. “Here you go.”

He hated being helpless. Hated having to be looked after. He was an independent man who took care of himself. He didn’t need her. But he swallowed the medication down.

She sat on the edge of the bed and looked at him. “How are you feeling?”

“Like I got hit in the head by something heavy.”

She smiled. “Are you hungry? You haven’t eaten anything since lunch. I’m not much of a cook but I saw you had makings for sandwiches.”

He could use something to eat. “Did you get saltines?”

She stood. “I’ll bring them to you.”

He shook his head, but then winced at the pain. “No. I need to get up and move.” He pushed the sheet off and carefully swung his legs to the side of the bed. She hovered around him as he stood, ready to catch him if he fell. But he stayed upright and took a few steps. “I can walk on my own, thanks.”

“I’m here if you get dizzy.”

Slowly, he was able to walk to the living room without any help, but the kitchen seemed so far away and he chose the couch instead. Cassie retrieved the box of crackers and pulled out one cellophane sleeve for him. She left and returned with two tall glasses of ginger ale with ice.

They sat on the sofa as she watched him eat a couple of saltines. “You don’t have to keep such a close eye on me. I’m okay.”

“Just making sure. I’ve never had to take care of anyone before.”

“You take care of your dog.”

“Evie is easy. Some kibble and water. Walks. And a belly rub before bedtime.” She peered at him. “I’ve never had to actually look after another human being before.”

“And what do you think?”

She shuddered.

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