Chapter 18
Max watched as Becca ran into the house. What was wrong, and why did it seem like she’d been crying?
His first instinct was to race after her, but he guessed she needed some privacy. But what had happened? And more importantly, why was she up and about this early in the morning?
His heart squeezed in pain, and he clutched his chest. Now, why was he so affected by just seeing her like this? She was supposed to be a stranger, yet he felt like a part of him had been hurt. But as much as he wanted to go after her, it was probably better to give her some time and then approach her, or better yet, send Maggie to talk to her.
The barn door behind him opened, and he saw Dex step out. “What just happened, Dex?” he asked. “I just saw Becca running into the house in tears.”
Dex sighed
