Forever Hidden by Tracie Peterson

Author:Tracie Peterson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Fiction;FIC042110;FIC042030;FIC027360
ISBN: 9781493422814
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2019-10-28T16:00:00+00:00

John leaned back slightly in his chair. At least they had a bit of direction now. He didn’t want Mrs. Powell to have to bear the burden of all this. It was overwhelming enough to him.

Mrs. Powell smoothed her skirt. “I know we probably still have a lot to discuss, but I find I’m quite weary. I think I’ll go check on Papa and then probably just go to bed.” She hugged Havyn, and then Madysen. “Please tell Whitney I’ve gone back to your granddad’s room.”

They’d set up a cot for her in her father’s room, so hopefully she’d get some much-needed rest.

The room was silent for several moments after she left. Madysen straightened up the cushions and Havyn walked toward him.

“Thank you, John. For all you’re doing for our family.” She laid a hand on his arm. “We can never repay you for your kindness.”

“You’re quite welcome.” He laid his hand on top of hers, and as their eyes met, he wanted nothing more than to spend the rest of the night right there. With her.

Her cheeks tinged pink and she pulled away. “I’m going to make sure Mama has everything she needs. She looked exhausted. Good night, John.”

“Good night.” When she’d left, he slapped his hand on his thigh.

“You like her, don’t you?” Madysen’s voice broke through his thoughts.

“I . . .”

The youngest of the Powell women gave a light laugh. “It’s all right. I’m not teasing you. I think it’s great.” She took a few steps closer to him. “And I won’t say a word. I promise.”

If Madysen had noticed, had everyone else? His feelings for Havyn were all a bit too new for him to even put into words. What could he say?

Madysen paused in the doorway and looked back at him. “By the way, thank you for sacrificing your salary for our family.”

She’d no sooner left than Whitney stomped into the room. “Sacrificing your salary? So you can look like the hero?” She sneered. Her chin lifted, a fierce look in her eyes. “I need to talk to you. Right now.” She turned on her heel.

What on earth? He reached out to put a hand on her arm. “What’s wrong?”

She yanked her arm out of his grasp. “Not in here. As much as I want my family to know, now is not the time.”

“All right.” John followed her outside and around the corner of the house. What had he done now?

She held up a paper and his heart sank. The contract.

“What is this?”

Shaking his head, he swiped a hand down his face. He’d forgotten about it when Whitney went to his room. “That is something we should talk to your grandfather about.”

“No. I’m not waiting for that. I want to hear it from you. Is that why you’re here? You want the farm, is that it?” She grimaced. “All this time . . . and to think, I was beginning to warm up to you. Thought you were here to help. I even was ridiculous

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