To Find Her Place by Susan Anne Mason

Author:Susan Anne Mason
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Fiction;Christian fiction;Love stories;FIC042110;FIC042030;FIC027200
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2021-04-20T00:00:00+00:00

23

Jane did her best to enjoy the antics of the children as they fed the goats, yet her mind whirled with all that Garrett had told her. How did he live with such uncertainty, knowing that one slip of the metal inside him could relegate him to a wheelchair for the rest of his life?

“Time to head back,” Garrett finally announced.

A flurry of activity ensued as the children bid the animals good-night. The boys raced each other back to the house while Garrett carried Mandy.

If they’d been alone, Jane might have been tempted to take his hand. Show him that he could lean on her for support. She suspected he’d trusted her with information that not many people were privy to.

Cassie met them on the porch. “Jane, I don’t want to worry you, but your mother took a bit of a bad turn, and now she seems to have fallen asleep.”

Alarm burst through Jane’s system. Why had she left her mother for so long? She sprinted inside the house and straight into the living room. Her mother was lying on the couch, her eyes closed, a blanket over her. “Mama?” Oh please, Lord, no. Not when we’re so far away from a hospital.

Seated on a chair near her, Sarah got to her feet. “She’s all right, Jane. She had a bit of a dizzy spell and became a little fatigued, so I suggested she lie down.”

“Thank you. That was smart.” Jane took her mother’s hand and felt for the pulse at her wrist. It was weak but not as bad as it could be. Yet Mama’s breathing was shallow, a sign that she wasn’t getting enough oxygen. Jane pulled the blanket up a little higher, worry spiking through her. With her mother in this state, the long car ride home would be too much for her. Why hadn’t Jane thought of that and insisted on leaving earlier?

Because I was too preoccupied with Garrett, that’s why.

Sarah laid a hand on her shoulder. “Why don’t you both stay the night? We have plenty of room. That way Hildie can get a good sleep, and you can leave in the morning.”

“Mom’s right.” Garrett came into the room.

“I don’t know. . . .” Jane hated to put the Wilders to any trouble. Hated to be an imposition. But what option did she really have?

“Cassie’s already offered to bunk in with the kids. You and your mother can take her room.” Garrett’s whole demeanor exuded steady calmness.

Jane’s gaze darted to the hallway. “Mama can’t climb the stairs.”

“It’s no problem. I’ll carry her up.” Garrett kept his attention on Jane, poised to act.

As soon as she gave a reluctant nod, Garrett moved across the room to gently lift Mama into his arms as though she weighed nothing. She barely stirred, which was both a good sign and a bad one.

Jane trailed behind as he carried Mama up the main staircase to one of the bedrooms. He waited inside the door while Jane pulled back the quilt on one of the twin beds, then he set Mama down with great care.

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