Worth Fighting For (Hope Harbor Book 4) by Ann B. Harrison

Author:Ann B. Harrison [Harrison, Ann B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Sensual Story Theme, Hearts Desire, Lifetime Love, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Small Island Town & Rural Area, Action & Adventure, Hope Harbor series, Hope Island, The Hope Family & Siblings, B&B Inn, Vacation From Work
Publisher: Ann B. Harrison
Published: 2019-10-19T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Hilary’s words kept Mia awake most of the night. They were still ringing in her head the next morning when she pulled on her running shoes and met Matt outside the kitchen door for their morning run. They were also the words that rang through her head when Atticus Hope pulled into the driveway as they rounded the road on their way home.

“What’s up, Dad?” Matt put his arm around her shoulders as they walked into the driveway.

Her stomach dropped at the sad way Atticus looked at her. “I’m sorry, Mia. I have bad news. It’s your uncle. He had a heart attack and is in hospital.”

White noise rushed through her head. No. This wasn’t happening. Not again. Uncle Ryan was the only family member she had left and she wasn’t about to lose him like she’d lost her father. She refused to contemplate that option.

Her tongue felt thick in her mouth. “What happened?”

Matt held her tight. She resisted falling apart in his arms, but she appreciated his support.

Atticus sighed and leaned on the door of his car. He sounded as gutted as she felt. “I got a phone call from the hospital. He managed to call an ambulance and he gave them my number when he couldn’t get a hold of you.”

Her cell phone had been turned off for days. “Thank you.” Her words sounded hollow to her own ears.

“The next ferry is at eight so you have plenty of time to get packed and grab a ticket. If you like, I’ll go with you to Seattle.”

She lifted her head and stared at him. Why would he want to do that? She was capable of taking care of herself. Besides, if Ryan was out of commission, she’d have to take over running the company again. “Thanks, Atticus, for the offer, but I’ll be alright. I’ll call you when I know something.”

She hurried inside and ran upstairs to pack her bag. Just when she was getting comfortable being away from the office, this came to smack her in the face. Nothing better happen to Ryan or she didn’t know what she’d do. He complained about her working too hard, but it looked like he wasn’t doing any better. What a terrible pair they were.

She grabbed her toiletry bag and filled it with everything she could see that was hers and tossed it on the bed. As she was pulling her suitcase out of the closet and opening it so she could throw everything in, she heard footsteps.

“Can I help, Mia?” Matt stood at the door, a worried frown on his face.

“I don’t know. I’m in panic mode right now.” Her voice shook, despite how much she fought it. He was beside her instantly and wrapped her in his arms. She trembled and then the tears started. “I don’t want to lose him, Matt. I can’t. He’s all I have left.”

He whispered, “I know, sweetheart. I know.”

He held her tight until she stopped shaking. She rested her face against his chest, the fresh scent of his aftershave going a small way to help soothe her.

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