Beau (Remington Ranch Book 4) by SJ McCoy Read Free Book Online

didn’t know how to handle that. Or to handle her. It’s not that he doesn’t like her or anything. He’s just not used to kids. None of the Remington brothers are.”
    “Well, the others seem to do just fine with her. Mason had her eating out of his hand. He didn’t think she was a monster!”
    Summer touched her arm. “I don’t think Beau does either. He just doesn’t know how to deal with her. He’s a good guy really.”
    “Yeah. He’s just got his head up his ass!”
    Summer laughed. “Oh, so you have had a chance to get to know him then?”
    Corinne smiled. “Sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. But it’s what Ruby came out with. Apparently she overheard Cassidy.”
    “I’m sorry. Cassidy’s another one who doesn’t know how to behave around children. I’ll tell her to watch her language.”
    “No. You can’t do that. We can’t just come in here and make everyone change their ways. I do understand that.”
    “It’s not exactly a big deal. It’s what you do, when you’re used to kids. It’s just that these guys aren’t. They’ll get used to it, just give them a chance.”
    “I suppose. You sound as though you’re used to kids.”
    Summer nodded. “I have a lot of cousins who are much younger. I haven’t spent much time with them in the last few years, but in our family there were always little ones around. And, believe me, compared to most of them, Ruby is an absolute angel!”
    “She is a little strong-willed.”
    Summer smiled. “And that’s a good thing. She knows her own mind and she’s not afraid to speak it.”
    “That’s true. I should forget it. Forget Beau.”
    Summer raised an eyebrow.
    Oh, no. Corinne had to hope that Summer didn’t realize that it was more than his opinion of Ruby that had gotten to her. “He’s just a guy who doesn’t like kids. It’s not as though we’re going to run into him that often.”
    “He’s a good-looking guy,” said Summer.
    Corinne nodded. There was no point denying it. All the Remington men were.
    “And you’ll probably run into him on Wednesday evening.”
    Corinne’s heart leaped, and then sank. “We don’t have to come.”
    “Yes, you do! We invited you. We want you there.”
    “But I don’t want to spoil things. You’re used to having a grown-ups night. I’m sure Beau won’t want Ruby spoiling it for him.”
    “She won’t spoil it for him. Or anyone. He might not even make it. He says he’s got some meeting to go to and might not be back in time. I just wanted to warn you.” Summer smiled. “And to see what your reaction might be. You like him, don’t you?”
    Corinne met her gaze. She didn’t know what to say. She couldn’t deny it, but she didn’t want to admit it. She shrugged. “He’s a good-looking guy. That’s all I know about him. That and the fact that he doesn’t like my daughter. How could I like him when he thinks Ruby’s a monster?”
    Summer gave her a knowing look. “He doesn’t. Anyway. I just came over to give you my number before we go home. I realized you didn’t have it. If ever you want me to keep an eye on Ruby for you, you just give me a call, okay?”
    “Thank you!” It was so strange to think that she was living out here in the middle of nowhere and now if she needed someone to watch Ruby, she could call the country superstar, Summer Breese! Once she saved the number in her phone, she looked up at Summer. “Do you mind if I ask you something?
    “Ask away.”
    “How’s your voice doing? You sound perfectly fine most of the time.”
    Summer smiled. “I am. It’s doing great. It gets a little bit scratchy if I talk too much for too long, as you’ll probably notice on Wednesday, but it’s so much better than it was. It seems it was stress that made it worse, and I was stressed about a lot of things. Now I’m not. I’m happy.” She certainly looked happy. Who wouldn’t be if they were engaged to Carter? He was gorgeous and he obviously adored her. They made such a cute