Total pages in book: 101
Estimated words: 96733 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 484(@200wpm)___ 387(@250wpm)___ 322(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 96733 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 484(@200wpm)___ 387(@250wpm)___ 322(@300wpm)
“I’ll tell you one thing. It does my heart good to see you two together. I was hard on you when you were younger, Trevor.
“Not because I didn’t like you, but because I knew the man you could be. An honest man, someone my baby could be proud to stand by. I was hurt to know you two would lie to me.
“I probably shouldn’t have been as hard as I was, but I’m proud to say when I look at you today, you’re the man I always knew you would be,” Daddy says to Trev.
“I understand, sir. I’ve always wished I’d handled things differently. I never meant any disrespect.
“The man I am today is on account of you and my daddy. I thank you for being so hard on me. It made me get myself together.
“I hope you’ll be willing to give me your blessing when I ask Cakes for her hand this time,” Trevor says.
I look at him with wide eyes. I know we talked about me staying and living in our house together, but I never stopped to think about marriage. I’m thirty-eight. I let go of the fairytale of marriage a long time ago.
“I’m getting healthy to walk my baby down the aisle. Don’t go taking forever to make it happen. These bones ain’t what they used to be.”
“I think Gloria has held onto that wedding gift. We’ve been holding out hope for you two,” Mama says.
“I already let his little big-head kids call me Pop-pop. Might as well be family,” Daddy chuckles.
“Daddy,” I chide.
“I have it my way, you’ll have a few more to call you that.”
Once again, I look to Trev, realizing we’ve been on two different pages. The sparkle in his eyes says a million words. In this moment, I know I want all the things with Trevor.
We’re going to get my family’s ranch back on track. He’s going to get his New York branch started, and I’m going to marry this man and have babies. The life we wanted may have been delayed, but it will not be denied.
Trevor
Like Moses, I have a feeling in my gut. I don’t think the things happening with the Galveston ranch are coincidence. My gums itch and that means something sour is in the water.
I need to get some answers and I believe I know just how to get them. Lord help that woman if even one answer leads back to her. Hell may have no fiery like a woman scorned but Hell will tremble and fall under my wrath if she’s done anything else to harm my woman or her family.
Donna, you haven’t seen me pissed off.
CHAPTER 29
Done
Trevor
“You have something you want to talk to me about?” Uri asks as we finally get a moment to talk alone.
We’re in the rec hall of the Billings ranch. It’s a huge barn-like structure they’ve turned into a recreation center for guests. This large group is definitely taking it to task.
I sit at a round table with Uri, thinking over my words carefully. I want answers. I’m not trying to trigger anything else.
“Yes, I want to ask you to look into something for me if you can,” I reply.
I haven’t seen LaSalle yet. When I think of it, I haven’t seen Tasha either. We’ve only been here an hour.
Lynn insisted on coming with me for this meeting. I had planned to come alone because I need to ask questions I don’t want to ask in front of her. However, not only has Lynn come along, but somehow Mrs. Agatha and Snacks are here at the Billings ranch as well.
I have chuckled every time someone has called out for Paige and my little girl answers only to become frustrated when she realizes they’re talking to the adult Paige.
I know at least one of the Black brothers by name. Toby is one of the redheads. He’s married to the gorgeous African woman with the twins. Their children are cute. I think at least one of the others belongs to them as well.
I know Toby by face because I’ve looked up for my son each time they call him. His red hair and golden eyes cause him to stand out.
I turn to look over at Cakes as her laughter rings out. She’s been talking with Nate’s wife and his sister. There are twice as many children here than last time and twice the adults.
I note that Brad seems unfazed by this. He looks pretty used to it. Again, that family vibe surrounds me.
“Ask and I will tell you if I can help,” Uri says.
“I want to know what else my ex-wife has been up to. I believe she’s behind some of the financial trouble Lynn’s family ranch has run into,” I say.
“Done.”
I look at him and lift a brow at how easily he agrees to help, although I’m grateful. Something in his eyes tells me he might already know something I don’t.