“She tried not to think of those first few days on the journey here when nothing had seemed right and she hadn’t been able to eat. And sitting beside this handsome man who’d stood up for her added more confusion. “How soon could I move into my cabin?” she asked, forcing herself to stop musing. “Just need a day or two to get it cleaned out and fix the roof.” “I will do the cleaning so thee can concentrate on the fixing.” She had succeeded in staking her homestead claim. She should be ...experiencing relief but she wasn’t. Her stomach churned. What’s wrong with me? The ride home passed much more quickly than the ride to the homestead and then to town. The hot sun beat down on Rachel’s shoulders and bonnet. But she found herself more aware of Mr. Merriday with every mile. She hadn’t expected him to abet her in town. Also she’d seen in Mr. Ashford’s expression that having the Southerner work for her would be frowned on.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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