Page 39 of A Family Affair: The Plan
Tsk tsk, that’s what happens when you pick a woman who ‘accessorizes’ every outfit.
Did you see those pearls? Of course, they’re real…no fakes for that woman.
And the high heels? They made her look almost as tall as Sam.
I did like the handbag. Bet she has a closetful.
He should have learned after the last one and stayed away from that type.
Indeed. I’d like to ask him if he thinks it was worth it, or if he wishes he would’ve picked one of our own? I’ve got quite a few to suggest, with decent professions, kind hearts, and the desire to have a family. But no, he had to go for the looker with the pearls and the fancy words.
Again. Poor Sam. Won’t he ever learn to stay away from shiny objects?
Maybe this time he’ll learn.
What about the other tale floating around? Not sure if it’s true, but my sister-in-law heard about it at Sal’s Market.
Heard about what?
The woman’s partner flitted into town. Guess he was a real looker. You know the kind with the fancy haircut and the smile that says he’s trying to sell you something? He only stayed a day, but word has it he met with Sam’s father.
For what?
Story goes he wanted to buy Edgar’s place and all of the property.
For what?
Not for a bigger vet clinic, that’s for sure.
Do you think Edgar would sell?
Who knows? He’s getting older and with the rift between him and Sam, he might want to sell the place and be done with it.
Really? You don’t think Sam will take over?
Who knows? Edgar’s a good sort, but you don’t want to cross him…
Huh. If he sold it, what would they build?
No idea. Now don’t say anything because this is all just hearsay.
Hmm. Well, I know something that’s not hearsay. Sam isn’t staying at the Heart Sent any longer. He’s back at his parents’.
Goodness! Really? Why?
Why do you think?
To get away from her!
Exactly.
How much longer do you think the woman will stay before she heads back home?
Not long. We’ll freeze her out and then she’ll see what it feels like to not be wanted in this town.
Maybe once Sam settles down, we’ll come up with a few names for him…women who would love to become Mrs. Sam Harrington.
That sounds like an excellent plan.
