Hackenshleimer rounded up the boys and for the trip back to the ranch. She couldn’t believe David had deceived her, but really, what had she expected from a stranger? Sure, he was a stranger she enjoyed kissing whom she was now married to, but he was still a stranger. She watched the scenery pass by wondering what to expect from her wedding lunch. She was not looking forward to having to appear happy and hosting a large group of people with the mood she was in. Her wedding day was ruined, and she was in the same situation she’d been in back home, except now she was expected to be the parent. How could she have misread the family so badly? When they pulled up in front of the ranch, David helped Susan down from the buggy and led her into the house. He turned to Mrs. Hackenshleimer. “Will you see to the boys, please? I think I need to spend a minute or two talking to my wife before our guests arrive in thirty minutes.” He put his hand under her elbow and led her up the stairs to his bedroom, putting her bag on the bed. She glared at him. “I’m not sleeping in here with you.” She honestly couldn’t believe he’d expect her to with the way he’d deceived her. What was his problem?
