Unintended Detour: A Christian Suspense Novel (The Unintended Series Book 3) by D.L. Wood

Author:D.L. Wood [Wood, D.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Silverglass Press
Published: 2021-10-20T16:00:00+00:00

Thirty minutes later, they were back at the stable. Molly and Ben were inside helping the stable hand shovel out the stalls.

“Okay, you two,” Vanessa called to the children as she dismounted. “Time for a break. Head over to the office and watch a little television while I cool these guys down, okay? I’ll be there in a minute.” She turned to Chloe, taking the reins of her horse as well. “I hope you enjoyed the ride. You’ve got excellent control. You’re welcome to take one out anytime.”

Chloe patted Cocoa’s neck and stroked her mane. “I loved it. I definitely will.” She started toward the exit while the stable hand took Cocoa from Vanessa, and together they led both horses to the other end of the barn, presumably walking them as part of their cool down. Chloe noticed Molly and Ben sitting on the couch inside the glassed-in office in the far corner of the building. She stuck her head inside the doorway.

“Remember me, Molly?” she asked. The children looked up, their eyes wide. “I was at the maze yesterday.”

Molly nodded.

Ben elbowed her. “You’re not supposed to talk to them,” he whispered.

“It’s okay,” Chloe said. “I don’t mind.”

Molly continued watching her but didn’t say anything.

“You two sure are lucky to get to live around these horses. I would have given anything to have that when I was growing up. I bet you’re good at helping with them.”

“We are good at helping,” Ben announced, still using a hushed voice but with a great deal of conviction.

“I’m sure you are. I saw how hard you were working when I came in.”

“We always work hard,” he said.

“Well, I’m sure your mom and dad are proud of you for that. What do you guys like to do when you aren’t working? What do you do besides ride horses around here?”

When all she received in return was blank stares, Chloe tried again. “What about…soccer? Or gymnastics?”

They shook their heads in tandem, like synchronized swimmers.

“What about the maze? I’ve wanted to do it, but I hear you can get lost and I’m pretty bad at directions.”

“I get to the center and back out every time,” Molly piped in.

“Not every time,” Ben countered, louder now. “I had to find you once.”

“One time doesn’t count,” Molly said. “Everybody gets lost at least one time.”

“What if you came with me sometime?” Chloe asked. “Both of you? Then you could show me the way and I wouldn’t get lost at all.”

Chloe wasn’t sure why she suggested it. Right now, being around children of any age was so hard for her, triggering feelings of anxiety that the miracle just wouldn’t happen for her and Jack. But now, standing in the doorway, all she felt was delight at watching these two and their sweet faces, the way they bickered a bit but were still protective of each other. Something about it was innately precious, and she wanted to be closer to it. Even if the experience was a little painful.

“We aren’t supposed to bother the guests,” Ben said stoutly.

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