“Where do you think she’s headed?” Matt asked Jolene, still looking toward the door Alex had just walked out of.
“Probably out to the barn, or maybe the pasture. She’s always been one to prefer the outdoors to being inside.” She moved around the kitchen getting lunch ready.
“And she’s independent too. Hates relying on anyone for anything,” he said, turning back to face her.
“She is.”
“Any advice for me?” He looked down at his hands folded on the bar in front of him.
“When it comes to Alex? Be honest, win her heart and give her yours in return. And trust. Trust is a big thing to her so be worthy of hers, too.”
He listened carefully, intent on remembering it all. “Giving her my heart is no problem, she’s already got it.”
“But does she know that? Have you told her?”
“No.” He shook his
