Trainer's Treat (Culpepper Cowboys Book 7) by Kirsten Osbourne & Culpepper Cowboys

Author:Kirsten Osbourne & Culpepper Cowboys [Osbourne, Kirsten]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Unlimited Dreams Publishing
Published: 2016-06-14T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Ryan and Patience stayed only as long as absolutely necessary before they left the party in their honor. Neither of them really wanted to be there, so Patience slipped away as soon as she could, with Corinne at her side, to pack up her belongings. She hadn’t brought a whole lot with her from Kentucky, because her father thought it was just going to be a short visit. Only their mom had known they were going to start a bakery once they arrived.

“Is this where I’m going to sleep tonight?” Corinne asked as Patience carefully packed her things. She’d be back the next day, so it wouldn’t be a huge deal if she forgot something, but she preferred to take care of it all the first try. She’d always been very organized, and she hated when she forgot things.

Patience nodded. “It is, if this is where you want to sleep. I’m sure Auntie Felicity would let you sleep in her room as well.”

“She would?”

“Of course, she would. You’re her only niece, so that makes you awfully special.”

Corinne grinned. “That sounds nice.” She stood and did a little ballet spin, smiling happily. “I’m glad you’re my new mama.”

“I am too. But you can call me Patience or you can call me Mama. Whatever feels easier for you.”

“I want to call you Mama.”

Patience felt a tear prick her eye at that. “I’d like that. I’m going to be the best mama to you that I can possibly be.”

Corinne flew at her, hugging her tightly. “Just help my daddy be happy again.”

Patience wrapped her arms around the little girl, sniffling a little. “I’ll do my very best.”

A few minutes later, she emerged from the bedroom she’d used with a suitcase in one hand. She’d changed into a pair of shorts and a T-shirt, not wanting to risk messing up the dress. Hope had made it herself, and she knew her cousin well enough to know she’d want to pass it on to her own daughter.

As soon as she came back into the dining room, Ryan’s eyes met hers. “Are you ready?”

She nodded, turning to Felicity. “Send Mama those pictures you took first thing in the morning. I’ll FaceTime her tomorrow as well. She’ll want to see and talk to me, and I can’t wait to tell her all about the wedding.”

Felicity nodded, tears streaming down her face. “I can’t believe we won’t be living together anymore.”

Patience grinned. “We’ll still be working together five days per week, so don’t think you’re rid of me.” She swiped at her own tears. “I’ll be by to get Corinne for her ballet camp. We’ll need to take a few minutes to FaceTime Mom from the bakery one day this week. I think she’d loved to see what we’ve done.”

“I’ll make sure Corinne’s ready. And I agree about calling Mom.”

“Thank you.” Patience squeezed her sister’s hand before heading over to hug Linda. “Thank you for letting me stay here for so long. I hope you know how much we all appreciate you.

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