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Part 9

Author: BurntAsh3s
last update publish date: 2026-10-12 14:29:23

The sun was just starting to set when he pulled the truck to a stop in front of old man Lansing's house. He took his hat off on the porch and knocked on the door. The door was pulled open and shock filled Madeline's eyes.

"What are you doing here?"

"I want to speak to your grandfather. I need to tell him about my intentions with you. I want to do this right, Mads. I see a future with you, one where we can be happy."

"Blair…" Her voice was soft and filled with sadness. "It won't help. He doesn't
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    Colt exited the room with Thomas' bag. Blair waited until he was sure Colt was gone before helping his father down from the bed and into the wheelchair. He wanted to spare his father's dignity. It would be bad enough that his siblings would see it at the house, but at least he could wheel him out of the hospital with some of his pride left.Colt didn't bat an eyelash when Blair helped their father to stand. Instead, he just circled them, helped their father into the truck and climbed into the back. He talked about the weather and what Eden was making for dinner, all the way back to the ranch.Back at the ranch, Blair led his father to his room. His breath was careful and measured. He didn't put up a fight when he was helped onto his bed. He gripped Blair's shoulder in a tight squeeze and gave him a smile and a nod. Blair knew it was his way of thanking him."I'll come get you when dinner's ready," Blair said, avoiding saying things like he should rest and take it easy. Dylan, Eden, an

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    Blair couldn't help but smile when Finn stepped out of the truck and grabbed his bag. He'd only been gone for a week, but he looked different, a little more grown up. Finn pushed his hat back a little and threw himself at Blair. They laughed as they hugged and Blair could swear his brother felt a little more solid."Do I really need to ask how much you loved it?"Finn beamed. "It was the best time of my life. This is what I want to do, Blair. I want to ride bulls.""You've got plenty of time to decide what you want to do with your life."Finn put his bag on the bed of the truck and leaned against the side. "What's wrong? Your mouth's smiling but your eyes ain't.""Dad had a heart attack and he's in the hospital. He's doing fine now, but he had to have surgery," Blair said, ripping the band-aid off. It was better than drawing it out."Can I see him?""Of course," Blair said, opening the truck's door and getting in.Finn had always been easygoing and he held no anger that they hadn't to

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    He slowed the truck and pulled onto the side of the dirt road. Madeline stood leaning against the tree where he usually left his horse. He got out and walked up to her. She looked down briefly and tucked her hair behind her ear."Were you waiting for me?""Yeah, I figured you'd be here tonight after what happened earlier.""I hope you weren't waiting long. I was at the hospital," he said.She frowned a little and looked him over, as if she was inspecting him for injuries. "Are you okay?""My dad had a heart attack. It was pretty serious." He stepped closer to her and wrapped his arms around her. "Things will work out like they should. Everything will be okay.""Will it? It feels like the universe is working against us," she whispered."Your grandfather's an ass, but we'll figure things out.""I'm tired, Blair, just so tired of everything that's happened, what's happening now. I'm too tired to even think about it."Blair kissed her softly on her forehead. "You'll be eighteen soon, then

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