She struggled to rise and Alex helped her to her feet. She turned to Josh.

"Alex is a guest here, and I'd appreciate it if you'd keep that in mind the next time you show up."

Josh wiped his forehead with a sleeve and gazed down at her. "I didn't mean to hit you."

She nodded, rubbing her shoulder. "I know."

He shook his head and left the barn. She stood beside Alex and listened to the truck door slam and the engine race when Josh started it. After Josh left the farm, she stared at the empty doorway. Well, that bridge was burned to a crisp.




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