Gramps cleared his throat, as Brent and I stared at each other. Me frowning at him, while he looked at me confused.
“Uh, Brent, this is my granddaughter, Ellen. The one I have been telling you about. My favorite granddaughter.”
Brent’s eyes went wide and his jaw dropped.
“The one and only.” I said through gritted teeth. “What brought you here?”
“I’m… uh…” He was lost for words.
“You don’t have to answer. I’m totally not interested.” I was about to turn around when I glanced at Gramps. “I’ll just be at the barn, Gramps.”
I need to relax after seeing that jerk.
There’s a hammock behind the barn and that was where Gramps found me.
“I understand your reaction when you saw Brent, sweetheart. I was sad, too, but it would be best if you two talk about what happened in the past. At leas
