Pretense by Lori Wick

Author:Lori Wick
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2010-09-30T04:00:00+00:00

Twenty-Eight

Marrell knew she should get out and take a walk, but she just didn’t have the energy. Mackenzie was at work, and she knew it would be good to get some fresh air, but the book she was reading and the lassitude she felt got the best of her.

She was very glad it did. Five minutes after she decided to stay in, Mackenzie’s phone rang. It was Jack. Marrell was thrilled to hear his voice.

“I miss you,” Marrell said softly, “but I’m having a wonderful time.”

“Tell me what you’ve done.”

Marrell obliged him, rattling off the hours of the day and having him laugh over how lazy she was.

“So how are you?” she finally asked.

“Other than having broken my ankle, I’m fine.”

“Jackson! No!”

“I’m afraid so.”

“When?”

“This morning. Oliver just brought me back from the emergency room.”

“And I’m not there to take care of you!” Marrell wailed.

“Well, Shay called D.J., and even though I told her I’m fine, she’s getting a ride home tonight.”

“I’m so glad. I wish it was me.”

“Honey, it’s just a little broken ankle.”

“Are you in pain?”

When he didn’t reply, Marrell had her answer.

“Oh, Jack.”

“It’s okay. I’m okay. I’ve been burning the midnight oil since you left, so this is just the Lord’s way of slowing me down.”

“Well, at least D.J. is coming. And she’s a better cook than I am.”

Jack grunted. “By the time I can get active again, I’ll have put on ten pounds.”

“I won’t mind. Sunday already feels like years away.”

“Well, I’ll be at the airport even if I have to come by ambulance.”

She told him he didn’t have to, but when all was said and done, she was glad he would be there with Delancey.

The conversation wore Marrell out, and Jack admitted that he was ready for a nap as well. Husband and wife, 3000 miles separating them, each climbed into bed and slept for the next two hours.

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