Timeless Honor (Timeless Hearts #7) by Anna Rose Leigh

Author:Anna Rose Leigh [Leigh, Anna Rose]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary & Historical Romance, Time Travel, Western, Mystery, Frontier & Pioneer, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Clean & Wholesome, Matchmaking Ladies, Present Time & Old West Era, Hearts United, Action & Adventure, American West, Christian, Faith, Inspirational, Love Inspired, Family Ranch & Business, Parents Deceased, Military, Former Marine, Civilian Life, Family Life, Single Father
Publisher: InPrint Publishing
Published: 2017-04-15T04:00:00+00:00

Getting Acquainted

“Is this how you do it?” she asked, lifting Adam’s chin.

He nodded, placing his hand on top of hers and rolling the truck.

“Ahem.” Austin knocked on the door softly.

“Oh, hello. I didn’t notice you standing there.” She stood Hanna to her feet before rising off the floor.

Brushing off her dress, the feel of the soft material had brought on forgotten insecurities. Though Moira had assured her the dress was appropriate, she couldn’t help feeling as if she needed to put on more clothes. Deciding she felt better holding Hanna, she reached down and picked up the toddler, placing her on her side.

“I see they’re all up early. They’re excited about you being here,” Austin said, reaching for Hanna.

“Oh, it’s okay, I have her.”

“I’m just going to change her. She’s potty training, so in the morning she’s usually in need of it.”

“Emma-Jean did it already,” Chloe announced, prancing toward them.

“Oh, well, thank you,” he stated.

“It’s what I’m here for,” Emma-Jean said.

“I just want you to know, I really appreciate you starting so soon. You are a lifesaver.”

She smiled, rather enjoying the feeling of being needed again.

“I’m happy to. If you like, I can start breakfast and get the children ready.”

“I think I can handle it when I’m home. But how about we do it together and that should help you become familiar with their routine.”

Emma-Jean hoped her face didn’t reveal her joy or else Austin could have easily mistaken her for being forward. His suggestion was absolutely perfect.

“Wonderful.”

Emma-Jean tried not to bring awareness to how amazed she was by almost everything. After the children brushed their teeth, she’d braided Chloe’s hair, while Austin helped Adam to get ready.

Afterward, they went into the kitchen and Emma-Jean mostly watched as Austin fixed something resembling johnnycakes and eggs for the children. Chloe had called them pancakes which she’d heard of. It was something that was the same—perhaps the only thing—well, plus the oatmeal for Hanna. And he’d poured orange juice out of a box for everyone at breakfast? She’d never seen such a thing but it was a nice treat.

“Are you sure you don’t want anything?” he asked her.

“Yes, I’m sure. I ate before coming over.”

“Okay, but you’re free to eat anything in here.”

There was a comfortable silence for several seconds as they ate.

“Moira said you have horses in the stable, I can feed them if you like, maybe come a little early. I can also make sure they have water.”

“Really, I couldn’t ask you to do that.”

“Why not?”

“Well… I guess I’m just not used to it. I can’t believe you’re offering to. No woman I’ve ever dated would have dared. Although, I know we’re here in Texas and women do manage ranches and farms. But you’re not from Heartsbridge are you? Still, with you being here, it means I can tend to the horses rather than pay someone else to.”

Emma-Jean’s soft voice said, “I’m sorry for not helping more. It’s just that…”

“Hey now. I wasn’t implying that in the least.”

“She doesn’t know a lot of things, Daddy.

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