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The stagecoach arrived at the Farlow depot in less than an hour. While the passengers climbed from the stage, curious bystanders meandered outside glimpsing at the dead men. Kat ignored the commotion and offered Pat a half-smile. “I should arrange for the luggage and a buggy.” She didn’t intend to meet with Jake, now or ever. After she secured a buggy, she’d leave for the ranch. “Why don’t you join Abby and me at the store when you’re finished?” “Perfect.” Kat handed Abby over. Pat tightened her hold around the child and hastened across the street. She walked past a long, white picket fence framing the Farlow Boarding House. At the end of the block, wagons and horses lined the hitching posts at Herman’s General Store. Outside the store, a brawny man of medium height ran toward Pat. A brown apron flapped next to his legs and his muscles strained against his black sleeve …show more content…

“I don’t see how this is any business of yours . . .” He frowned and tapped his knuckle on the desk. “If you must know, I own the Lucky Chance ranch.” A shadow passed over his smug expression. He slid his hips from the desk and his flinty eyes hardened to thin slits. “You’re lying.” Kat sputtered and stood, placing her hands on her hips. “I am not. Chance Davenport gave me the ranch. I have the documents to prove it.” Little by little, the layers of his guarded demeanor slipped away. His hands clenched tight and opened as if he might toss the messenger of this news aside. His tone deepened. “My grandfather would not give you his ranch.” “Grandfather?” The room closed in around her. Why didn’t Chance tell her? “Yes, grandfather.” She took a step, but he blocked her path, gesturing for her to sit. Kat dropped into the seat, the back slats digging into her shoulders. The wrinkles on his forehead became more distinct. “This is a day for surprises. Since you are the new owner, let me fill you in on a detail you’ll find

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