She rubbed her arms as if cold. Sighing, she glanced toward the ocean and let her gaze linger there when she said, “I don’t think I should stay with your parents much longer.”
Disbelief tore through Drew. “What? Why not?”
“I’m walking okay on my own now. Dr. Harris says I can start driving as soon as this boot comes off.”
“And that’s not for three more weeks.”
She looked right at him, trepidation in her expression. “Are you sure I’m not a burden to them?”
“Gretchen.” He gathered her into his arms, glad when she came, thrilled when she pressed her cheek against his heartbeat. “You’re anything but a burden to them. Have you seen my mother? She loves having you and Dixie at the farm. In fact, you’re going to face a fight when it’s time to go.”
loves“I’m afraid Dixie will never leave.”
