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“I could help you with your daughters.”

Tristan turned to face Rachel, smiled. “That’s what I came to discuss with you.”

So, he had followed her. She’d suspected as much. But just to be clear…

“You followed me out here to talk about your girls?”

He went very still and studied her face with that intensity she found so disconcerting, as if he were trying to look into the depths of her soul. “In a manner of speaking.”

She swallowed. This wasn’t supposed to be so hard. What she had to offer made sense for all of them. “So you agree I should take over for Bertha.”

“No.”

No? She waited for him to expand on that. When he didn’t she blinked at him in confusion. That’s it, she thought. Just…no. Not a single word of explanation?

She blew out a frustrated puff of air. “You realize I’m offering to take care of your daughters. It’s the perfect solution. I adore them. I’m pretty confident they like me.”

He was already shaking his head before she finished stating her case.

She frowned at him. “I don’t understand your refusal. You need help immediately. I’m available.”

“I had a more permanent solution in mind.”

Oh. Oh.

* * *

Journey West: Romance and adventure

await three siblings on the Oregon Trail

Wagon Train Reunion—

Linda Ford, April 2015

Wagon Train Sweetheart—

Lacy Williams, May 2015

Wagon Train Proposal—

Renee Ryan, June 2015