Annie's Story by Chloe Emile

Author:Chloe Emile [Emile, Chloe]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Chloe Emile Romance

For the past three days, the sheriff, Papa, and other ranchers had been looking for Ethan but with no luck. By that time, the brothers had joined in on the search.

Sarah Sullivan was recovering from her husband’s beatings but still had far to go. Once the bruises and scars faded away, the inner scars and nightmares would take longer to heal—if they ever did. Mama offered to let her, Cal, and Travis stay at our house until Sarah was well enough to go back to her home. Mama was like that. If anyone needed help, she was always there.

At the end of the week, that I noticed the Sullivan’s wagon in front of our house. I drove up slowly before stopping.

Cal came out the door and waved. “Miss Annie, we’re gonna spend some time here at your place.”

“Why, that’s fine, Cal. Just fine.”

As I turned, I saw Travis standing at the door, looking as dashing as ever. “Sarah would like to speak with you, Miss Lochlan.”

“Then I should go right in. Thank you, Travis. Oh, by the way, my name is Annie.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

He held the door open for me, and as I walked into the hall, Mama appeared.

“Hi, Mama. I was just going to see Sarah.”

“She’s in Grandpa’s old room.”

I set my books down and headed to the room. I tapped on the door lightly.

“Come in,” a weak voice answered.

I opened the door and saw for the first time what Ethan had done to her. Sarah’s face was still badly bruised. Both of her eyes were swollen. Her arm was in a cast, and her lip was cut and swollen. I felt so sorry for the poor woman, but I tried not to show it.

“Mrs. Sullivan, Travis said you wanted to speak to me?”

It was hard for her to articulate her words because of her cut lip, but I did understand what she was trying to say.

“I would like you to teach me how to read and write. Could you do that, Miss Annie?”

“I would be happy to, Mrs. Sullivan.”

A tear escaped her eye as she tried to smile.

“Can I get you anything? Some water, or another pillow?

“Take care of my Cal until I can get around again. I don’t want him to worry about me. I don’t want his father to get him.”

“Mrs. Sullivan, no one has seen him since the accident.”

She closed her eyes and smiled. “Maybe he’s gone for good this time. Oh, dear Lord, forgive me for saying such a thing.” She turned to look at me. “Miss Annie, my son gave you that pup because he felt you would be kind to her and see that she was just a baby. I see now he was right—you truly are a gentle soul. I’m asking you not to judge Ethan for this. It’s just that something comes over him, and he can’t help it.”

“I’m not here to judge him, Mrs. Sullivan…”

“I know it’s wrong, but when you find someone you love, you’ll understand.”

I didn’t want to

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