Love's unfolding dream (Love Comes Softly Series #6) (29 page)

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But Belinda cut in quickly with, "I don't think I should have one now I mean--it'll take a long time to learn about nursin'. It wouldn't be fair to. . . to ask a boy to wait."

Drew sucked in his breath. "Yeah," he said at last. "Yeah, it will take me a long time to become a lawyer, too."

Belinda nodded, and a little thrill went through her at his words.
He is believing in himself again,
she exulted silently.

"So I guess we both have to wait, huh?" said Drew.

"I guess," replied Belinda. But her smile held more hope than her words.

Silence again. This time it was Belinda who broke it. She stood up, looking over toward Copper.

"I'm glad we had this talk," she said honestly, smiling shyly. "I was worried some about Sunday. I . . . mean. . ."

"I know what you mean," answered Drew. "I was worried some, too."

"I better git home," continued Belinda. "They'll be lookin' fer me."

"I'll get your horse," said Drew.

Drew led Copper to the road and Belinda followed. He handed her the reins as she went to mount. Belinda guessed he wanted to have his hand free so he could help her.

She paused before putting her foot in the stirrup, and Drew stepped close to her.

"Thanks, Belinda," he whispered, and she turned to look at him.

She hadn't realized he was standing so close. She hadn't realized just how compelling his dark eyes were. They held hers as he stepped even closer. His hand went out to rest on her waist, and he drew her slightly nearer. Then he bent his head and kissed her firmly, yet gently.

It took Belinda's breath away. She had never dreamed it would be like that. So sweet, so tender. Her first kiss.

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A TIMELESS STORY OF COMPASSION AND FRIENDSHIP

Love's Unfolding
Dream

Belinda, Marty and Clark Davis's "surprise child," has always had a tender and compassionate heart toward anything hurt or broken. Her brother, Doctor Luke, influences her toward nursing and a job as his assistant. But will she have the inner strength to face hurt and broken people whose bodies, minds, and emotions need mending? And what will happen when Belinda, Amy Jo, and Melissa all fall for the same nice fellow?

Caught Between Childhood and Adulthood,
She Embraces Life With a Willing Heart

BETHANYHOUSE

PUBLISHERS JANETTE OKE'S legacy reaches far beyond the four-dozen novels she has written or the Christy Award, Gold Medallion, and other accolades she has won or even the publishing trends influenced by her writing success. It is best represented by the thousands of letters she receives from readers all around the world whose hearts and minds have been profoundly affected by her stories.

US $12.99 FICT Fiction/Historical

ISBN 10: 0-7642-2853-6 ISBN 97 -0-7642-2853-7

780764 228537

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