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It wasn’t what Laurel intended to ask, but it just popped out.

“Not really. I’m sure God has better things to do than to handle my petty problems. Especially when I’m capable of handling them all by myself.”

“Oh, right. Your idea of handling this is rushing off to St. Louis, locking Ashleigh in a tower like Rapunzel.”

“Put that way, it does sound a bit rough. But she’s my little girl.”

“And she needs reminding of that. Gently, from a loving father. Do you want company?”

“Maybe I do. I’m out of my depth here. Maybe you can stop me from saying anything I’ll regret.”

“I can try. But I won’t make any promises. I’ve already seen you in action, Sheriff Jordan, and I can’t imagine you’re easy to stop in any situation.”

He tipped his hat up with one finger. “Some day we’ll have to test that theory.”