Page 13 of Marrying Chrissy

Sarah only reached up and patted Chrissy’s hand.

Wyatt smiled. “It sounds like a great job.” He looked at Emma. “How about you?”

“I work for one of the local veterinary hospitals. It’s a lot of fun, and I enjoy the opportunity to help animals and their families.” She hid a yawn behind one hand.

“Well, it sounds like you’ve got the most exciting job out of the four of us, hands down.” Wyatt glanced at Chrissy and caught the almost nonexistent nod. “I should probably get going. I just wanted to say hello instead of dropping Chrissy off and disappearing.” He stood, and the others followed suit.

Sarah looked like she wanted to say more, but she glanced at Emma who was covering another yawn. “Well, it was nice of you to take the time. And no matter the reason, it was good of Chrissy to get out for a change.” She gave her daughter a firm look. “She spends way too much time here with us or on her own.”

Chrissy dished an identical look right back at her. “And now it’s definitely time for you to go.” She flashed him a little smile as she opened the front door.

Wyatt waved. “I hope you have a great rest of your evening.” He stepped outside and was half surprised when Chrissy followed, closing the door behind her. She walked with him to his Jeep. He stopped and turned to face her. “Your mom and sister seem really nice.”

“Yeah, they are. They’re both stubborn as the day is long, but they’re pretty great.”

“And you are the only one in the family without that particular gene?” He raised an eyebrow.

“Exactly.” She tried to look serious but failed miserably.

Wyatt grinned when she started chuckling. “You have a great laugh.”

Chrissy clasped her hands together behind her back. “Thank you.” Her chin dipped a little as though she were trying to hide her face.

“You’re welcome. I’d better go. I guess I’ll see you at the coffee shop this next week?”

“Yeah, I suppose so.”

“Good night, Chrissy.”

It wasn’t easy for Wyatt to get in his car and leave Chrissy behind. There was something about her that made him want to help her. Protect her. Get to know her better. All of which went against every drop of common sense in his body.

By the time he’d driven out of the neighborhood, he’d already decided that he’d be stopping by a certain lady’s place of work for a cup of coffee first thing Monday morning.

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