Wild Nashville Ways by Sheri WhiteFeather

Author:Sheri WhiteFeather
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-04-15T12:18:24+00:00

Eight

Dash

The DNA test was a familial match to mine, proving who Lola was. I’d expected as much, but at least that part of the ordeal was done. The rest of it was just beginning, though.

I met with Zeke at my house, working out the details. This time we sat in the front parlor, a room decorated with reclaimed wood and rustic antiques.

“What does she want?” I asked.

“Aside from renewing her relationship with you? She wants to move back to Nashville. But she doesn’t have any money to make the move or anywhere to live once she gets here.”

“She wants me to relocate her?”

“Yes. She’s hoping you’ll do it soon because the friend she’s staying with in LA is getting impatient for her to go. It was just a temporary arrangement between them.”

I met his steady gaze. Zeke’s eyes were darker than mine and hooded beneath his brows.

“What was your impression of her?” I asked.

“Your mom? She’s a handful, I’ll say that much. She cried a lot while I was there.”

I wasn’t surprised that she’d cried in front of him. My dad used to do anything for her when she cried. I’d been affected by it, too. Those dramatic tears. “Did she tell you that she was raised in foster care?”

“No. She didn’t mention her childhood. But it’s obvious that it shaped who she is.”

Just as mine had shaped me. I got up from my seat and walked over to the window, standing next to the glass, making decisions in my head. Zeke sat patiently, letting me think it through.

Finally, I said, “I want you to arrange to bring my mom to Nashville and rent a place for her to live.” What else was I going to do? Leave her to fend for herself and scurry around on the streets? “Make sure it’s in a nice neighborhood, but that it’s somewhat secluded, too. I’ll work out a budget and tell my accountant to release the funds. It’ll also include a car, some credit cards and a monthly allowance.”

“I’ll let her know. By the way, she told me that once she gets back to Nashville, she wants to change her name to Lola, as a way of starting over here. She plans to do it legally, through the county clerk’s office. It’s a simple process. Basically, it’s just a form she’ll have to fill out, with a filing fee.”

“Lola Smith?”

“No. Lola Dorchester. She thinks her maiden name suits her better than Smith. She’s uncomfortable about keeping Smith as her last name because of how badly she treated you and your father.”

“It’s funny how all these years later, she’s concerned about me and my dad.” I cautiously asked, “If she was your mom, would you be helping her the way I am?”

Zeke frowned, giving me an indication of what his response was going to be. Normally he was difficult to read, rarely giving his feelings away.

He said, “If I was in your position, I would probably do exactly what you’re doing. But I wouldn’t be happy about it, either.

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