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He pulled a sugar cube out of his pocket and held out his open palm. Her warm, fat lips swiped the treat away to crunch.
Through his work, he’d found a way to cope with the losses in his life. He didn’t need complications like Sarah stirring up unwanted feelings.
Debbie wouldn’t hire her. Hell, the twelve-year-olds who helped after school in exchange for riding time were bigger. She’d have to find someplace else to work. They didn’t need whatever trouble might follow her to the ranch. This farm, his patients, and the people he worked with were his family. He’d protect them at all costs.
Any minute now, Sarah would get back in her car and leave.
A kitten Debbie had taken in rubbed against his leg, and a knot formed in the pit of his stomach.
Shit.
Debbie had a soft spot for strays. He’d have to make sure Sarah wasn’t her next one.
