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CHAPTER FOUR

MISTY didn’t remember much about the drive to Lyrebird Lake. The memory of Ben in her rear-view mirror watching her go just seemed to get bigger the further away from Ben that she drove. Had she missed the opportunity to experience life and love with someone who could have been the one man for her?

She’d never be sure and he didn’t even know her last name.

She stayed the night at a motel, she couldn’t even remember which town, and it had been hard to get up that morning and drive further west. But now, as she drove through the wide and tree-lined streets of Lyrebird Lake, her spirits lifted.

It was time for her to start her new life. Just like Ben needed to. She hoped he would find happiness.

The car turned into the driveway of her brother’s house and she sighed and reached over to turn off the engine. She’d done the right thing. She had.

‘Welcome to Lyrebird Lake.’ Misty heard the words and accepted the hug Montana offered. She ignored the feeling that her heart would probably never speak to her again.

It was wonderful to see her best friend again but there was no doubt the excitement of her new home had dimmed and she hoped Montana didn’t notice the effort it took to smile.

‘I bet you didn’t see this in our future.’ Andy laughed as he also hugged her.

Her big brother’s arms were just what she needed to make her feel strong again. ‘There were a lot of things I didn’t see,’ she said, and tried to smile.

Andy put her away from him and frowned at her searchingly. ‘What’s happened to you?’

‘Shh, love,’ Montana said, and Misty watched with wry amusement as her friend rested her hand on Andy’s arm. ‘Let your sister get her breath. We have plenty of time.’

‘Assuming the phone doesn’t ring and I don’t get called out,’ Andy muttered, as he carried Misty’s bags into their house and she followed with her arm hooked in Montana’s.

They shared a glance and smiled. Men, the look said, but they both loved his care. ‘He’s still looking for a locum to share the workload because he won’t let me out of his sight until I have this baby,’ Montana whispered.