Seth by Lynn Donovan

Author:Lynn Donovan [Donovan, Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-05T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Purity stepped into Seth’s room. She lifted her chin and squatted down beside his bed. “I’m gonna go home and get some rest.”

Seth’s eyes popped open. “Yes. You look tired.”

“Gee, thanks.”

“No, I just mean, you are carrying our child and need to think about your own needs.”

“Right.” She pursed her lips. “And you are fine.” She swallowed. “I’ll be back later. Is there anything I can bring you from home?”

“Uh, not that I can think of.”

“All right. If you change your mind, have your momma send me a message.”

“Sure.” His brow wrinkled. “Go rest.”

“I am.” She stood, then bent over and kissed his lips soundly. “I love you, Seth.”

“I love you too, Purity.”

She hesitated, then turned and left his room. It was the hardest thing she’d ever done, walking away and leaving him alone. But Momma Honor was right. He had to find his own strength before she could help him recover. Entering the parlor, she was relieved to see Mercy and the girls were still there.

“Don’t cook when you get home.” Mercy took hold of Purity’s arm.

“What an odd thing to say to me.”

Mercy laughed. “Trust me. Don’t cook anything to eat. Come to my house. Every member of Lantern has brought their dish from the Founder’s Day Dinner to me. I’ve got enough food to feed this town and two more.”

Purity snorted a slight laugh. “Really?”

“Would I tease you about such a thing as food? Especially in your condition?” They giggled. “Come on. Adam and I’ll walk you home. But when you wake up, promise you’ll come over and eat before you come back to the clinic.”

Purity leaned her forehead against her sister’s. “All right. I promise.”

They walked out of the clinic with linked arms. The girls skipped along their sides and Adam followed. Purity thanked them for everything, which had so much meaning considering Adam brought her to the clinic when Seth was hurt, and later told Seth about their impending marriage. The more Seth knew was expected of him, the more likely he would be to realize how much everybody loved him and needed him. Not just Purity. Not just this baby. His whole family. This whole town. He was the only tanner in town. Everybody needed him.

She turned on her porch to face her sister. “Thanks again. Oh, and congratulations! When’s the wedding?”

Mercy laughed. “We haven’t even talked about a date.”

“Well, let me know. I want to help with the planning.” She made eye contact with the girls and they giggled, knowing Aunt Purity would have great ideas to make everything beautiful. Purity smiled. Her nieces were her joy. Making them happy made her happy.

“Get some rest!” Mercy insisted.

“I’ll try. Leaving Seth alone back there was the hardest thing I’ve ever done.”

Mercy ran up to her and took her hands. “I know. But you’re doing right by him. We all will do our best not to coddle him. He’ll be better off finding his own… fortitude.” She giggled.

Adam smiled. “We Featherstones are a strong bunch, our momma raised us that way.

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