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Lucy ran aith their hearts—his and Rex’s—at a very young age Maybe that’s why she finally ca them hers, too She sure hadn’t come back for that farm across the hill or the e Oh no, Luke knew Lucy better than she knew herself If she’d returned to Tennessee there was only one reason, or more correctly, two

She was there for Rex and Luke

Mrs Carpenter left the kitchen hu” Rex continued the tasks of an a one pipe and then another until the dripping water was so to his feet, he turned on the faucet and washed his hands

“Lucy o to hell,” Rex said, wheeling around to face his brother His worn expression would’ve been alar if Luke didn’t understand exactly how he felt

“Mrs Carpenter won’t shut up until we extend that invitation and you know it”

“I’ about here I can’t go back and ed her in a way she said she’d never forget, and then she left She didn’t say good-bye She didn’t write, call, or e-mail I’d like to think she came back here for me and you, but I reckon if that were the case, it wouldn’t have taken her half a decade to get around to it”

“She came back because she inherited a thousand-acre ranch,” Luke re the place into headquarters for her racing team That’s what the old man planned to do”

“Exactly”

“Like hell She had better reasons to come home”

“We’d both like to think so”

“She could’ve put that place up for sale Her company is based in Texas The only reason she randfather’s dream” A beat later, he added, “Lucky for you and me, the old man alanted Lucy here with us”

Rex frowned “Sheteam, but I doubt she cares to reunite just because Mr Malone wanted her with us”

“Then care to tell me why she’s back? She could’ve sent her people in here to handle everything for her God knows she has the kind of fortune that allows her to do that sort of thing There’s a pretty good chance she’s ready to let bygones be bygones It would’ve been easier for her if she’d stayed in Texas She’s here for us Ain’t a question in my mind”

“I hope so”

“Do you wanna find out?”