“I’m thinking about getting a dog.”
“A dog?Are you sure now’s the best time to get one?”
“I’m sure it’snotbut…I’m thinking about it.Whether it happens now or later, I’d still like to get the yard fenced, to prepare.”
He liked that she was making plans.Changes.For herself and her future.“I can work up an estimate for you if you like.”
“Yes, please.”Hadley grinned.“This is exciting.”
“You’re a special woman if you think a fenced yard is exciting.”
“Well, it is,” she said.“Thanks to Nan, this is my home, and in her letter, she told me to make it my own, so that’s just what I’m going to do.”
They chatted for a few more minutes about the type of fence she might like before Bryson got back to work.On the way into the house, he couldn’t help but ponder her words.
Making the house her own.Getting a fence, a dog…
Did that mean Hadley considered moving to Carolina Cove permanently?