Читать книгу The Cowboy Father - Linda Ford - Страница 5
Оглавление“You have what I’ve always wanted.”
Louisa looked as surprised as if Emmet had announced he carried rain in his back pocket. “Really? I can’t imagine.”
“Family. Siblings.” His voice had thickened, but he couldn’t help it. “I always felt lonely growing up alone.” Abandoned.
She looked away, her gaze seeking the far edge of the field. “You know what I want?”
“No. What?” Whatever it was, he wished he could give it to her.
She paused for a beat. Two. Shuddered as if a chill had raced across her shoulders. She tried to speak, but her voice caught.
It obviously meant a lot to her. And his heart softened with such a protective urge that it was all he could do not to pull her into his arms and hold her close, keep her safe.
“For it to rain.” Her voice rang with determination. “I pray for it every single day.”
He knew without a doubt that wasn’t what she’d started to say. Disappointment stained his insides. What was she afraid to admit she needed?
