Holden's Heart by Jayna Morrow

Author:Jayna Morrow [Morrow, Jayna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Fiction, inspirational fiction, Clean and Wholesome Novels, Religion and Spirituality
ISBN: 9781522398929
Publisher: Pelican Book Group
Published: 2021-01-13T00:00:00+00:00

11

“Aren’t you getting enough sleep, Irelynn?”

She lifted her head off her desk. Emerson filled the doorway, dressed in a business suit that cost more than all the clothes in her closet. He held a bouquet of roses. There were moments full of surprise and spontaneity that lifted the heart. This was one. A first for Emerson. He was too practical for flowers and cards and candy, but she sure wasn’t complaining.

Of course, his appearance meant one thing. Even in her sleep-deprived state, she knew he was here to cancel. Again. The only question was how she should respond this time. Maybe she should continue her path of patience. After all, he was still young and trying to grow his business. Maybe she should let him have it and end it once and for all. She deserved a little time now and then. Or maybe she should hear him out. She could be jumping to conclusions. She rose to greet him, but an enormous yawn escaped. Embarrassed, she covered her mouth. Not the warm welcome he’d imagined, she was sure. “I had a rough night.” She managed a smile and crossed the room.

He welcomed her in a one-arm hug, then handed her the flowers.

“I’m surprised to see you here this morning. I wasn’t expecting you until lunch. What brings you to my office?”

He was about to answer when a movement behind him caught her attention. Holden appeared in the doorway and slipped through in a quick movement, ready for action.

“Is everything OK?” He straightened to his full height. “You must be Emerson. Irelynn’s told me a great deal about you.”

Her throat felt as tight as their handshake. A wave of self-consciousness engulfed her as the two men sized each other up. She escaped for a moment and set the roses down on her desk.

“Holden Hearth.” Emerson, confident as always, wasn’t the slightest bit affected by Holden’s presence or his concern for Irelynn. He slipped off his suit jacket and hung it over the back of a nearby chair, then sat down and smiled. “Emerson Graves.” He nodded stiffly. “I appreciate you keeping Irelynn company. I have been swamped, but business is excellent.”

Irelynn took a seat next to Emerson. “That's wonderful.”

“I have so much to tell you,” he began. He gave Holden a look as if politely asking him to leave. Of course, Holden held his position. “I’ll save that for our dinner.”

“I thought y’all were going to lunch?” Holden interrupted. He was baiting Emerson. “I’m sorry. It’s none of my business. Continue.”

Tiny jolts of annoyance emanated from Emerson as, lips twisting slightly, his gaze trailed to Holden.

Holden sank back into the couch and made himself comfortable in her space.

Not surprising to her, knowing the amount of time he’d spent in this room going over reports, getting details on what needed to be done around the dairy each day, and stopping by as often as possible, if for no other reason than to bother her. She’d known Holden only days, compared to the months she’d known Emerson.

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