Chapter Eleven
EJ slept in longer than she planned. Without any chores, getting up early was more out of habit than because of a schedule. She passed Jeremy in the hall, both dirty and smelly.
“There’s a new foal in the barn,” Jeremy said. “I’m going back to bed.”
“You might consider a bath first.”
“You’re funny.” He disappeared into his room.
EJ hurried across the yard. Foals were common on the ranch, but every birth was exciting to her. She stepped into the barn and spotted Charlie hanging over a stall door watching.
“Good morning.” EJ peered over at the tiny horse, a copy of her mother. “Look at that.”
“It is a good morning.” Charlie smiled as the filly kicked out and jumped across the stall. “Her momma is the first horse I bought for myself. Sort of like an old friend.”
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